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[ kris-uh-ning, kris-ning ] / ˈkrɪs ə nɪŋ, ˈkrɪs nɪŋ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR christening ON THESAURUS.COM
nounthe ceremony of baptism, especially as accompanied by the giving of a name to a child. a public ceremony in which a new ship is formally named and launched. an act or instance of naming or dedicating something new. Origin of christeningMiddle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at christen, -ing1 Words nearby christeningChristchurch chromosome, christcross, christcross-row, christen, Christendom, christening, Christensen-Krabbe disease, Christhood, Christian, Christian Action, Christian Brethren Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for christeningIt is the first official picture of Prince George to be released since his christening last October. Prince George's New Instagrammy Photos|Tom Sykes|March 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST At the Christening of Prince George, The Duchess of Cambridge looked radiant in an ivory-colored Alexander McQueen ruffled suit. Kate Middleton Wears Alexander McQueen to Prince George’s Christening|Isabel Wilkinson|October 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST Prince George has arrived for his christening wearing a replica of the traditional royal baptism gown designed in 1841. First Photograph of Prince George at Christening as Godparents Finally Named|Tom Sykes|October 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST William and Kate have asked Jason Bell to be the official photographer at the christening of their son, Prince George. Official Christening Photographer Will Be Jason Bell|Tom Sykes|October 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The christening of their firstborn Wednesday is a chance for William and Kate to honor and reward their most loyal buddies. Prince George’s Christening Will Reveal Kate and Will’s Closest, Most Loyal Pals|Tom Sykes|October 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST The king gave a christening feast so grand that the like of it had never been known. The Child's World|Hetty Browne, Sarah Withers, W.K. Tate The calendar of the canonised has come in handy for the christening of churches. Our Churches and Chapels|Atticus "That was the idea in christening him 'Samuel,'" said Archie. Once a Week|Alan Alexander Milne The christening was a very grand ceremony, in the eyes of the village folk, and everything was done in the most approved fashion. Greifenstein|F. Marion Crawford The good fairies came to the christening party, and, one after another, five of them gave little Daylight good gifts. How to Tell Stories to Children|Sara Cone Bryant
British Dictionary definitions for christening
nounthe Christian sacrament of baptism or the ceremony in which this is conferred Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to christeningbless, term, immerse, denominate, title, dub, style, asperse, dedicate, sprinkle, call, entitle, baptize, designate, godparent |