christening

[kris-uh-ning, kris-ning]

noun

1. the ceremony of baptism, especially as accompanied by the giving of a name to a child.

2. a public ceremony in which a new ship is formally named and launched.

3. an act or instance of naming or dedicating something new.

ˈchristening

/ ˈkrɪsənɪŋ /

noun

1. the Christian sacrament of baptism or the ceremony in which this is conferred

Word History and Origins

Origin of christening¹

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; christen, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

They took custody just after the baby was born, christening the little girl Sarah Frances Newby.

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Bitcoin had risen nine out of the previous 11 Octobers before this year, according to Dow Jones Market Data, leading to some bulls christening the month “Uptober.”

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Doris was known for her frankness, as well as for refusing to make the salad for Neil the Baby's christening.

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After delays caused by construction and permitting in the wake of L.A.’s January fires, the venue will open its doors in mid-August with local favorite Robert Glasper christening the new venue Aug. 14 and 15.

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"Anthony Pierce was a man entrusted to preside over christenings, funerals, weddings and prayers," she added.

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