noun
godmother
GOD-muh-thuh
Godmother (noun) means a woman who sponsors a child's baptism and takes responsibility for guiding their religious upbringing. Example: “Her godmother gave her a silver bracelet for her christening.”
noun
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A woman who sponsors a child's baptism and takes responsibility for guiding their religious upbringing.
"Her godmother gave her a silver bracelet for her christening."
How to use godmother
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA female godparent.
Common pairings
fairy godmother
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Word forms
- Plural
- godmothers
- Third person singular
- godmothers
- Past tense
- godmothered
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Her _____ gave her a silver bracelet for her christening.
Etymology
From Old English godmodor, a compound of god and mother.
Rhymes for godmother
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What does “godmother” mean?
The word “godmother” means a woman who sponsors a child's baptism and takes responsibility for guiding their religious upbringing. In plain terms, a female godparent.
How do you pronounce “godmother”?
“Godmother” is pronounced GOD-muh-thuh (/ˈɡɒdmʌðə/ in IPA).
How do you use “godmother” in a sentence?
Here is “godmother” used in a sentence: “Her godmother gave her a silver bracelet for her christening.”
What part of speech is “godmother”?
“Godmother” is a noun.
Where does the word “godmother” come from?
The word “godmother” comes from Old English. From Old English godmodor, a compound of god and mother.
