godsend

[god-send]

noun

1. an unexpected thing or event that is particularly welcome and timely, as if sent by God.

godsend

/ ˈɡɒdˌsɛnd /

noun

1. a person or thing that comes unexpectedly but is particularly welcome

Word History and Origins

Origin of godsend¹

1805–15; earlier God's send, variant (by influence of send ¹ ) of God's sond or sand, Middle English Godes sand ( sand Old English: message, service)

Word History and Origins

Origin of godsend¹

C19: changed from C17 God's send, alteration of goddes sand God's message, from Old English sand; see _send ¹

Example Sentences

Venezuela is a godsend from this point of view.

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This could be another godsend for missile makers.

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The coverage was a godsend, she said, since she was a self-employed, single mom who had gone a few years without any health insurance at the time.

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Still, the collaboration function on Instagram has been a godsend.

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A free pop-up school uniform shop has been described as a "godsend" by a mother-of-three.

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