christening Definition
chris·ten·ing (kris′ən iŋ)
noun
the Christian act or ceremony of baptizing and giving a name to an infant; baptism
Etymology: ME cristninge: see christen
christening Usage Examples
Possessives
baby: They married on New Year's Day 2002 on the same day as the baby's christening.
Converse of object
- attend: Furthermore, I didn't attend any christenings in October.
- include: Baby Dior for girls from 3 months to 10 years and boys up to 18 months. including christening wear up to 12 months.
- have: Princess Eugenie was the first member of the royal family to have a public christening.
- celebrate: This very generous gift is ideal to celebrate a christening and would be highly prized by any new parent and baby.
- make: We believe these make a great christening or other gift.
Adjective modifier
- great: We believe these make a great christening or other gift.
- first: The first christening entered in the parish records is the following; 1722.
- lavish: The Christening of Princess Elizabeth Princess Elizabeth was given a lavish christening but her father, King Henry did not attend.
Modifies a noun
- gown: Wedding gowns or christening gowns, for example, might be worn by.. .
- gift: A lovely christening gift, baby naming or for a birthday.. .
- robe: Alex is Nora Willcox's latest great grandchild and he wore a lovely christening robe which was a family heirloom.
- outfit: This silk christening outfit or special occasion outfit has a... to any christening outfit.
- invitation: A quality Christening invitation card with colorful theme figures printed at the front.
- cake: Birthday or christening cakes are delivered for a small charge too.
Noun used with modifier
- baby: A colorful take on a classic baby christening gift.
- silver: Sterling Silver Christening Bangle This beautiful silver Christening bangle from Kitted Out is sure to be well recieved.
- silk: This silk christening outfit or special occasion outfit has a... to any christening outfit.
- family: Sunday Today I went to a family christening in Bournemouth spending the day in the sun.
- luxury: We specialize in personalized baby gift box, and luxury christening gifts.
Browse dictionary entries near christening
- ‹ Christendom
- ‹ christen
- ‹ christcross
- ‹ Christchurch
- ‹ Christ's-thorn
- ‹ Christ
- ‹ chrisom
- ‹ chrismatory
- ‹ chrism
- ‹ chrestomathy

