christening
noun
chris·ten·ing
kri-sə-niŋ 
ˈkris-niŋˈ
: the ceremony of baptizing and naming a child
Examples of christening in a Sentence
The whole family was invited to the christening.
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This christening felt different.
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Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 24 Apr. 2026
Gleaming in the sunshine and adorned with flowers for its christening, Emilie looked more than ready to welcome guests for the first time.
—Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
In March 2023, PEOPLE was first to confirm that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were using the royal titles afforded to their children in Princess Lilibet's christening announcement.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Her childhood is represented by a handful of garments, including the royal christening gown, first worn in 1841 for the christening of Queen Victoria’s eldest daughter.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
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Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 24 Apr. 2026
Gleaming in the sunshine and adorned with flowers for its christening, Emilie looked more than ready to welcome guests for the first time.
—Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
In March 2023, PEOPLE was first to confirm that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were using the royal titles afforded to their children in Princess Lilibet's christening announcement.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Her childhood is represented by a handful of garments, including the royal christening gown, first worn in 1841 for the christening of Queen Victoria’s eldest daughter.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for christening
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“Christening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/christening. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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