godparent

noun

god·​par·​ent ˈgäd-ˌper-ənt 

also ˈgȯd-

: a sponsor at baptism

Examples of godparent in a Sentence

My aunt and uncle are also my godparents.

Recent Examples on the Web

Well, first of all, Bernardine Dohrn and Bill Ayers are the fairy godparents of my children. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026

Jane’s daughter Laura is one of Princess Charlotte’s godparents. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026

Along with her son’s godparents and her family, Rodriguez says her village also consists of her in-laws, best friends, and, most importantly, her husband. — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 5 Aug. 2026

In a statement, CYFD said the boy had been living in an informal guardianship with a couple in New Mexico identified as godparents. — Mikella Schuettler, ABC News, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1693, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for godparent

• aberrant
• apparent
• declarant
• grandparent
• stepparent
• transparent
• errant
• parent
• semitransparent

Kids Definition

godparent

noun

god·​par·​ent -ˌpar-ənt 

-ˌper-

: a sponsor at baptism