christening
Christening (noun) means the Christian ceremony of baptising and naming someone, usually a baby. Example: “The whole family gathered for the baby's christening.”
How to Use Christening
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe baptism ceremony where a baby is given their name.
Word Forms
christenings plural
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
The whole family gathered for the baby's _____.
Etymology
From Old English cristnung, related to christen.
Rhymes for christening
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “christening” mean?
The word “christening” means the Christian ceremony of baptising and naming someone, usually a baby. In plain terms, the baptism ceremony where a baby is given their name.
How do you pronounce “christening”?
“Christening” is pronounced KRIHS-uh-nihng (/ˈkɹɪs.ə.nɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “christening” in a sentence?
Here is “christening” used in a sentence: “The whole family gathered for the baby's christening.”
What part of speech is “christening”?
“Christening” is a noun.
Where does the word “christening” come from?
The word “christening” comes from Old English. From Old English cristnung, related to christen.