christening

/'krisniɳ/
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christening

The baby's christening is held in the small village church.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A Christian ceremony of baptism and naming: A "christening" is a religious ceremony, typically in Christian traditions, where an infant is baptized and given a Christian name. It formally welcomes the child into the Christian community.
    • A naming ceremony: By extension, "christening" can refer to any ceremony for officially naming something, such as a ship or a bell, though this usage is metaphorical.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • We attended the baby's christening at the local church last Sunday.
    • The family held a small celebration after the christening ceremony.
    • The ship's christening will be performed by the sponsor breaking a bottle of champagne against the hull.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be christened" (verb, passive voice): To receive a name at a baptism or naming ceremony.
    • The baby was christened "Eleanor" after her grandmother.
    • The new research vessel was christened "The Explorer."
Variants and Related Words
  • Christen (verb): To perform the ceremony of baptism and naming.
    • They will christen their daughter next month.
  • Christening gown (noun): The special white dress worn by an infant during the ceremony.
  • Christening party (noun): The celebration held after the ceremony.
Synonyms
  • Baptism: The sacrament of admission to the Christian Church, often involving the use of water. (Note: "Baptism" is the broader sacrament, while "christening" specifically highlights the naming aspect.)
  • Naming ceremony: A non-religious term for an event where a name is formally given.
Related Phrases
  • A wet christening: An informal phrase sometimes used to describe a baptism involving full immersion or a significant amount of water.
  • Christening present/gift: A gift given to a child on the occasion of their christening.
Related Idioms
  • To christen something (with something): To use something for the first time, often in a celebratory or inaugural manner. This is a metaphorical extension.
    • We christened the new barbecue by grilling steaks for all our neighbors.
    • He christened his new running shoes with a 10-kilometer race.
christening

The baby's christening is held in the small village church.

Noun
  1. giving a Christian name at baptism

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