Godspeed
Americannoun
interjection
Etymology
Origin of Godspeed
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English, in the phrase God spede “may God prosper (you)”; see God, speed
Example Sentences
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Smoke drifted across the stage while strobes danced across the room, creating a truly captivating set which also featured his popular tracks Godspeed, Retrograde and I'll Come To.
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
He ended them with this: “Sir. I wish you Godspeed as you assume your second term in office.”
From Slate ● Jan. 10, 2025
Italian Premier Giorgio Meloni paid her respects in a social media post, wishing the baby Godspeed.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 13, 2023
"If I ever get fired and have some time – and can leave – I will be there with you. But in the meantime, Godspeed, we are thinking of you and cheering you on."
From Salon ● May 4, 2023
The injured men are brought to Dr. Thomas Wotton, aboard the Godspeed.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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