noun

godsend

GOD-sehnd

noun

Something unexpected that turns out to be exactly what you needed.

"The extra funding was a godsend for the struggling shelter."

"Having a neighbour who's a nurse was a godsend when the baby got sick at midnight."

A person who arrives at just the right moment and turns out to be a huge help.

"The new volunteer has been an absolute godsend during the busiest season."

How to Use Godsend

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA stroke of luck that arrives exactly when you needed it most.

Common pairings

an absolute godsend a real godsend be a godsend

godsends plural

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The extra funding was a _____ for the struggling shelter.

Originally meant literally "sent by God" — something so perfectly timed it felt like divine help.