christening
noun /ˈkrɪsnɪŋ/
/ˈkrɪsnɪŋ/
- a Christian ceremony in which a baby is officially named and welcomed into the Christian Church compare baptism
- We all got together at the christening.
- my nephew’s christening
CultureThe priest baptizes the child by putting water from the font (= a special bowl) on the child's head and gives it a name. Promises are made by its godparents to set a good example to the child through its life. The godparents also make certain promises for the child. A christening is a special occasion for a family, although fewer people have one now than in the past. The baby wears a special dress, or christening robe, and receives christening presents, which are often things made of silver.Topics Religion and festivalsc1Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + christening- attend
- go to
- take place
- gift
- present
- mug
- …
- at a/the christening