noun

christening

KRIHS-uh-nihng

noun

The Christian ceremony of baptising and naming someone, usually a baby.

"The whole family gathered for the baby's christening."

How to Use Christening

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe baptism ceremony where a baby is given their name.

Common pairings

baby's christening christening gown christening party

christenings plural

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The whole family gathered for the baby's _____.

From Old English cristnung, related to christen.

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