godsend

noun
UK: /ˈɡɒdsend/
US: /ˈɡɑːdsend/

  1. Something very helpful or welcome that happens unexpectedly.

    1. The rain was a godsend for the farmers.
    2. After weeks of searching, finding that apartment was a real godsend.

Synonyms

blessing boon windfall

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "godsend": blessing, boon, windfall.

Example usage of "godsend": "The rain was a godsend for the farmers.". More examples on the page.