Christening

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɪs.ən.ɪŋ/

Definitions of christening

noun a Christian ceremony in which a baby is baptized and given a name

Example Sentences

A1 The christening ceremony was held at the local church.

A2 My cousin's christening was a beautiful event with all our family and friends.

B1 The christening gown has been passed down through generations in our family.

B2 The christening party was a lavish affair, with a reception at a fancy hotel.

C1 The christening of the new ship was attended by dignitaries from around the world.

C2 The christening of the new museum exhibit was a grand event, with speeches by prominent art historians.

Examples of christening in a Sentence

formal The christening ceremony was held at the local church.

informal I can't wait to attend the christening party this weekend.

slang I heard the christening was lit!

figurative The christening of the new building marked a fresh start for the company.

Grammatical Forms of christening

• past tense: christened
• plural: christenings
• comparative: more christening
• superlative: most christening
• present tense: christens
• future tense: will christen
• perfect tense: have christened
• continuous tense: is christening
• singular: christening
• positive degree: christening
• infinitive: to christen
• gerund: christening
• participle: christened

Origin and Evolution of christening

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'christening' originated from the Middle English word 'christnen', which came from the Old English word 'cristnian', meaning to baptize or give a Christian name.

Evolution of the word: Originally used specifically in the context of baptizing someone with a Christian name, the word 'christening' has evolved to also refer to the ceremony or act of baptizing a child or officially naming and welcoming a new member into a Christian community.