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christening

[ kris-uh-ning, kris-ning ]

noun

  1. the ceremony of baptism, especially as accompanied by the giving of a name to a child.
  2. a public ceremony in which a new ship is formally named and launched.
  3. an act or instance of naming or dedicating something new.


ˈchristening

/ ˈkrɪsənɪŋ /

noun

  1. the Christian sacrament of baptism or the ceremony in which this is conferred
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of christening1

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; christen, -ing 1
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Example Sentences

The couple have even declined to announce any christening date for her.

The navy had a new class of submarine that could stay submerged for extended periods without the need for refueling, but those at the christening ceremony described it as a boon to humanity and a part of the new peaceful direction of the atom.

It is the first official picture of Prince George to be released since his christening last October.

Prince George has arrived for his christening wearing a replica of the traditional royal baptism gown designed in 1841.

At the Christening of Prince George, The Duchess of Cambridge looked radiant in an ivory-colored Alexander McQueen ruffled suit.

William and Kate have asked Jason Bell to be the official photographer at the christening of their son, Prince George.

The christening of their firstborn Wednesday is a chance for William and Kate to honor and reward their most loyal buddies.

The first incident in the babyhood of the Princess Alice which attracts attention is the record of her christening.

Lady Hartledon was not to be thwarted on all points, and she insisted on a ceremonious christening.

She was still absorbed with the twins, who, Mandy Ann told her, had worn her white frock at their christening.

Pall, who went this day to a child's christening of Kate Joyce's, staid out all night at my father's, she not being well.

So they had as grand a christening as people in their circumstances could afford.

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