godmother
noun
a woman who serves as sponsor for a child at baptism.
godmothers
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pluralof godmother.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The entire vibe around Sunday was fueled by female empowerment thanks to riot grrrl godmothers Bikini Kill.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Ronni Lundy, one of the godmothers of contemporary Appalachian cuisine, writes about this in her 2016 cookbook “Victuals.”
From Salon ● Mar. 20, 2025
“I’m convinced that if all my aunts, my godmothers my grandparents had seen campaigns like this … they would have a different outcome today.”
From Washington Times ● Oct. 24, 2022
“These are the godfathers and godmothers of digital art that you need to know,” Levin said of the older artists included in the auction.
From New York Times ● Apr. 14, 2022
Third, my mom and my godmothers don’t know how to leave.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
