godsend

[ god-send ]

noun

1. an unexpected thing or event that is particularly welcome and timely, as if sent by God.

godsend

/ ˈɡɒdˌsɛnd /

noun

1. a person or thing that comes unexpectedly but is particularly welcome

Word History and Origins

Origin of godsend¹

1805–15; earlier God's send, variant (by influence of send ¹ ) of God's sond or sand, Middle English Godes sand ( sand Old English: message, service)

Word History and Origins

Origin of godsend¹

C19: changed from C17 God's send, alteration of goddes sand God's message, from Old English sand; see send ¹

Example Sentences

Once upon a time, Google’s Disavow Links tool seemed like a godsend to SEO practitioners everywhere.

From Search Engine Watch

What’s more, unlike the lines that are sure to develop at mountainside ski lifts in traditional resorts this winter, cross-country skiing is a godsend for those seeking physically distanced activities.

From Ozy

Anything a thru-hiker isn’t likely to carry themselves, from fruit and soda to cheeseburgers, will be a godsend.

From Outside Online

A blessing in disguise’Looking back, Metcalf views his draft-day fall as a godsend.

From Washington Post

We also spent time with the two Natchez Network Immigrant Support volunteers who were godsends in the chaotic days before Yariel’s release.

From Washington Blade

Bob McDonnell went from GOP family-values godsend to blaming everything on his ‘nut bag’ wife.

From The Daily Beast

When Hamas emerged as an increasingly powerful threat at the turn of the century, “Mosab was a godsend,” remembers Bar-Zohar.

From The Daily Beast

Today, Google Books and other searchable text databases have been a godsend.

From The Daily Beast

These sticks are a great help, and the wooden crash-helmets—a comparatively recent invention—are a godsend.

From The Daily Beast

Plus, the Russian government decided to film the trial with as many as five cameras, which proved a godsend for the filmmakers.

From The Daily Beast

Looking at the matter in that light, would not such a trial be a godsend to the people of Hamworth?

From Project Gutenberg

The post Power offered him was a veritable godsend, and he, in his way, became infinitely useful to his employer.

From Project Gutenberg

Then leaving a bundle of magazines and illustrated papers on the table—a godsend to the men—he said good-bye and went out.

From Project Gutenberg

I know about how he felt and all and I sort of look on your coming at this particular time as a kind of a godsend.

From Project Gutenberg

We assured him we should give no trouble, and we were so wet and cold that any roof and shelter were a godsend.

From Project Gutenberg

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