christening

noun
UK: /ˈkrɪsənɪŋ/
US: /ˈkrɪsənɪŋ/

  1. A religious ceremony where a baby is named and becomes a member of the Christian Church.

    1. The christening is next Sunday at the church.
    2. The baby's christening was a joyous occasion for the entire family and close friends.

  2. The act of giving something a name; a naming ceremony or event.

    1. The ship's christening was a grand event.
    2. The official christening of the new community center is scheduled for next month to celebrate its opening.

Synonyms

baptism dedication
christening transitive-verb

  1. To name or dedicate something, often a ship, with a ceremony.

    1. They will christening the ship tomorrow.
    2. The company decided christening their new product line after the founder's family.

  2. To baptize someone; to perform a christening ceremony.

    1. The priest christened the baby.
    2. The vicar is christening several infants during the morning service at the local parish church.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "christening" in English means: A religious ceremony where a baby is named and becomes a member of the Christian Church., The act of giving something a name; a naming ceremony or event..

The phonetic transcription of "christening" is /ˈkrɪsənɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈkrɪsənɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "christening": baptism, dedication.

Example usage of "christening": "The christening is next Sunday at the church.". More examples on the page.