noun
goddaughter
GOD-daw-tuh
Goddaughter (noun) means a girl or woman for whose religious upbringing a godparent has taken responsibility. Example: “She bought her goddaughter a gift for her christening.”
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A girl or woman for whose religious upbringing a godparent has taken responsibility.
"She bought her goddaughter a gift for her christening."
How to use goddaughter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA godparent's female godchild.
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- Plural
- goddaughters
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Etymology
From Old English goddohtor, a straightforward compound of god and daughter.
Rhymes for goddaughter
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What does “goddaughter” mean?
The word “goddaughter” means a girl or woman for whose religious upbringing a godparent has taken responsibility. In plain terms, a godparent's female godchild.
How do you pronounce “goddaughter”?
“Goddaughter” is pronounced GOD-daw-tuh (/ˈɡɑdˌdɔ.tɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “goddaughter” in a sentence?
Here is “goddaughter” used in a sentence: “She bought her goddaughter a gift for her christening.”
What part of speech is “goddaughter”?
“Goddaughter” is a noun.
Where does the word “goddaughter” come from?
The word “goddaughter” comes from Old English. From Old English goddohtor, a straightforward compound of god and daughter.
