christening
[ kris-uh-ning, kris-ning ]
/ ˈkrɪs ə nɪŋ, ˈkrɪs nɪŋ /
noun
the 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.
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Definition for christening (2 of 2)
christen
[ kris-uh n ]
/ ˈkrɪs ən /
verb (used with object)
to receive into the Christian church by baptism; baptize.
to give a name to at baptism: They christened her Mary.
to name and dedicate: to christen a ship.
to make use of for the first time.
Origin of christen
OTHER WORDS FROM christen
chris·ten·er, noun re·chris·ten, verb (used with object) un·chris·tened, adjectiveExample sentences from the Web for christening
British Dictionary definitions for christening (1 of 2)
christening
/ (ˈkrɪsənɪŋ) /
noun
the Christian sacrament of baptism or the ceremony in which this is conferred
British Dictionary definitions for christening (2 of 2)
christen
/ (ˈkrɪsən) /
verb (tr)
to give a Christian name to in baptism as a sign of incorporation into a Christian Church
another word for baptize
to give a name to (anything), esp with some ceremony
informal
to use for the first time
Derived forms of christen
christener, nounWord Origin for christen
Old English
cristnian, from
Crīst
Christ