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
In the following years, the women started enrolling tens of thousands, earning the nickname of “Madrinas del Obamacare,” or “Obamacare” godmothers, evoking the crucial role godparents play in Latino culture.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 16, 2023
Arevalo, one of the godmothers, thinks that voters in Miami may not necessarily approve of all the positions of the candidates they ultimately back.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 15, 2023
Third, my mom and my godmothers don’t know how to leave.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
