goddaughter

noun

god·​daugh·​ter ˈgäd-ˌdȯ-tər How to pronounce goddaughter (audio)
 also  ˈgȯd-
: a female godchild

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My goddaughter’s destination wedding is coming up soon. R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025 Stanford said that her goddaughter was a good girl who listened well and was a dedicated student. Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025 Even if your relationship with your goddaughter’s mother is irrevocably severed, prayer for her daughter might be a path that works for you. R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2025 The song hit the top of Billboard's country music chart and other artists have covered the song, including her goddaughter, Miley Cyrus, and Beyoncé. Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for goddaughter

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First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of goddaughter was before the 12th century

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“Goddaughter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goddaughter. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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goddaughter

noun
god·​daugh·​ter -ˌdȯt-ər How to pronounce goddaughter (audio)
: a female person for whom another person acts as sponsor at baptism
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