godsend

[ god-send ]

noun

1. an unexpected thing or event that is particularly welcome and timely, as if sent by God.

godsend

/ ˈɡɒdˌsɛnd /

noun

1. a person or thing that comes unexpectedly but is particularly welcome

Word History and Origins

Origin of godsend¹

1805–15; earlier God's send, variant (by influence of send ¹ ) of God's sond or sand, Middle English Godes sand ( sand Old English: message, service)

Word History and Origins

Origin of godsend¹

C19: changed from C17 God's send, alteration of goddes sand God's message, from Old English sand; see send ¹

Example Sentences

Which is great for the Galaxy, because for them he’s truly been a godsend.

From Los Angeles Times

In interviews, some recounted that their first job at BaronHR felt like a godsend.

From New York Times

Much of the album was recorded remotely, which Goodwin described as a "godsend" when asked about the process of personal recovery and recording new material.

From BBC

"We know subsequently from fellow travellers I was grabbed again and thrown through the air like a rag doll but towards the bank which was the godsend," Mr Cherry told the BBC.

From BBC

But that squeezes her food budget, so “it was a godsend” to discover the meal delivery program.

From Los Angeles Times

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