christening (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈkrɪsənɪŋ/
Definition
A Christian religious ceremony at which a baby or adult is baptized, officially becoming a member of the church and often given a name.
Examples
The christening was held in the old stone church.
We're having a small party after the baby's christening.
She wore her grandmother's christening gown.
How to Use christening
- christening of (prepositional phrase)
- Specifies whose christening or what is being christened. — "The christening of the baby is next Saturday."
- attend a christening (collocation)
- To be present at a christening ceremony. — "Many relatives came to attend the christening."
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