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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Barnes said her godparents were, “instrumental in building this whole community.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2025
"It was significant that he said trans men and women could be godparents."
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 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
Francis’ latest initiative was a document from the Vatican’s doctrine office asserting that, under some circumstances, transgender people can be baptized and can serve as godparents and witnesses in weddings.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 18, 2023
Lourdes has held off, hoping to baptize her daughter in Honduras with Honduran godparents.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
