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christening Definition

chris·ten·ing (krisən 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.