noun
christening
KRIHS-uh-nihng
Christening (noun) means the Christian ceremony of baptising and naming someone, usually a baby. Example: “The whole family gathered for the baby's christening.”
noun
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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 notesIn plain EnglishThe baptism ceremony where a baby is given their name.
Common pairings
baby's christening
christening gown
christening party
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Word forms
- Plural
- christenings
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Etymology
From Old English cristnung, related to christen.
Rhymes for christening
evening
opening
widening
awakening
happening
weakening
deafening
maddening
listening
gardening
sickening
fattening
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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.
