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CHRISTENING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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christening

[ kris-uh-ning, kris-ning ]

noun

  1. the ceremony of baptism, especially as accompanied by the giving of a name to a child.
  2. a public ceremony in which a new ship is formally named and launched.
  3. an act or instance of naming or dedicating something new.


ˈchristening

/ ˈkrɪsənɪŋ /

noun

  1. the 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
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Word History and Origins

Origin of christening1

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; christen, -ing 1
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Example Sentences

Doris was known for her frankness, as well as the hilarious reason she refused to make a salad for Neil the Baby’s christening.

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The exhibits – such as a christening robe, toys, and letters - captures the sense of love, loss and loneliness which they experienced.

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“We’ve been playing with a name for a while,” Mayor Rex Richardson said, noting that a news release touting the program had been delayed days because of christening purposes.

The christening was just two months after Harry, 39, released his memoir, “Spare,” airing much of the royal family’s dirty laundry.

The industry started christening “the next Jordan” quickly and often.

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