goddaughter

noun

god·​daugh·​ter ˈgäd-ˌdȯ-tər How to pronounce goddaughter (audio)
 also  ˈgȯd-
: a female godchild

Examples of goddaughter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web From being featured on his track to her family, here's everything to know about Harry Styles' goddaughter, Ruby Winston. Kara Nesvig, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024 The album even welcomes younger talent like Lizzo, Pink, Brandi Carlile and Parton's goddaughter, Miley Cyrus. Shania Russell, EW.com, 5 July 2023 The goddaughter of Pharr, Johnson received the cemetery after his passing in 1964. C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2024 The daughter of martial arts legend Dan Inosanto and goddaughter of Bruce Lee, the actress now stars as Magistrate Morgan Elsbeth, one of the menacing villains of Ahsoka. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2023 Culkin's longtime partner, fellow actor Brenda Song, attended the ceremony with their two children; as did his siblings, Rory and Quinn; his goddaughter, Paris Jackson; and fellow Party Monster actor Seth Green. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 1 Dec. 2023 Hendrickson seemed to sense his goddaughter’s confusion. Elliot Ackerman, WIRED, 5 Feb. 2024 Survivors include her sons, David, artistic director and CEO of the Strasberg institute, and Adam; daughters-in-law Lindsey and Nora; grandchildren Gwendolyn, Scarlett, Sawyer, Owen and Asher; sisters Victoria and Elena; nephew Sasha; and a goddaughter, actress Drew Barrymore. Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2024 The performance came shortly after the iconic songwriter released her first ever rock album, Rockstar, which features collaborations with Paul McCartney, Sting, Steven Tyler, Debbie Harry, Rob Halford, Elton John, goddaughter Miley Cyrus and many more. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of goddaughter was before the 12th century

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“Goddaughter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goddaughter. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

goddaughter

noun
god·​daugh·​ter -ˌdȯt-ər How to pronounce goddaughter (audio)
: a female person for whom another person acts as sponsor at baptism
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