godparent

[ god-pair-uhnt, -par- ]

noun

1. a godfather or godmother.

godparent

/ ˈɡɒdˌpɛərənt /

noun

1. a person who stands sponsor to another at baptism

Word History and Origins

Origin of godparent¹

First recorded in 1860–65; god + parent

Example Sentences

In other words, it was unthinkable for a godparent to a future king to be anything other than a titled member of the aristocracy.

From The Daily Beast

In other words, it was unthinkable for a godparent to a future king to be anything other than a titled member of the aristocracy.

From The Daily Beast

William is already believed to have asked his friend Guy Pelly, a nightclub promoter, to be a godparent.

From The Daily Beast

Pelly, 31, is said to have been the first name confirmed to be a godparent for Prince George.

From The Daily Beast

This ceremonial over, each child accompanies his godparent to his home, where a choice meal is served.

From Project Gutenberg

Agafya Fedosyevna was not Ivan Nikiforovitch's relative, nor his sister-in-law, nor even his fellow-godparent.

From Project Gutenberg

“John honly,” said the godparent, putting in an “h” where it was not needed.

From Project Gutenberg

The thought has been a pleasant one to me, though I have not the faintest idea what my ancient godparent wrote.

From Project Gutenberg

A person invited to act as godparent should not refuse without good reason.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• advocate
• backer
• benefactor
• patron
• promoter
• supporter
• underwriter