godparent
noun
a godfather or godmother.
godparents
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pluralof godparent.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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If the new breed of outdoor magazines had a family tree, The Surfer’s Journal might be the parents, maybe the godparents.
From New York Times ● Jun. 16, 2024
Recently, the couple were asked to be the godparents of a girl they cared for.
From BBC ● May 2, 2024
He has invited transgender Romans to his weekly audience and recently said trans people can serve as godparents and witnesses at weddings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2023
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
She raced back to her room and got the black-and-silver camera her godparents had given her for her birthday.
From "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" by Brian Selznick
