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Definition of christening

christening

/ˈkrɪs.ən.ɪŋ/
chris · ten · ing
Plural:christenings
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• noun

1

A Christian religious ceremony in which an infant is baptized and formally given a name.

Example

"The entire extended family gathered at the local parish church for the baby's christening."

2

A ceremonial occasion at which a new ship or structure is officially named and launched, or the first time an object is put to use.

Example

"A crowd assembled at the shipyard to witness the official christening of the new research vessel."

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• Nearby Words

christchurch
christen
christendom
christening
christian
christianity
christianomastix

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'cristnian' (to baptize, literally 'to make Christian'), derived from 'Cristen' (Christian) and ultimately from Greek 'Khristos' (the anointed one).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Christening. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/christening
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