: the ceremony of baptizing and naming a child
Examples of christening in a Sentence
The whole family was invited to the christening.
Recent Examples on the Web
In addition, the top five winners will also receive the chance to attend the Aqua's christening and a three-night inaugural sailing from Miami from April 13 to 16, 2025.
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Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2024
During the ceremonial christening of the new vessel, Adella’s sister, Bessie, smashed a bottle of water against its hull—instead of the customary bottle of champagne or wine—because the family was strict about alcohol.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 May 2024
Beyoncé had the opportunity to perform for and with the Turner in 2005 and 2008; think of them as christenings for the pop star.
—Brooklyn White, Essence, 9 Apr. 2024
Harriman also came to the defense of Chris Allerton, the photographer behind the camera for Prince Archie's official christening portraits in 2019, who was also accused of editing.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
Russell says a combination of factors have prompted him to sell the property, which has hosted christenings, birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers and thousands of meetings.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024
Former Cincinnati Mayor and Vice Mayor David Mann, a U.S. Navy veteran, attended the christening ceremony.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 3 Mar. 2024
The diamond, pearl and pink pearl brooch was gifted to Isabella by her grandmother Queen Margrethe on her christening day in 2007 and once belonged to Queen Alexandrine.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2024
Its heart-and-soul center was a restaurant, Ria Pizzeria, where locals gathered for weddings, birthdays, christenings and reunions.
—Claire Harbage, NPR, 24 Feb. 2024
Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2024
During the ceremonial christening of the new vessel, Adella’s sister, Bessie, smashed a bottle of water against its hull—instead of the customary bottle of champagne or wine—because the family was strict about alcohol.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 May 2024
Beyoncé had the opportunity to perform for and with the Turner in 2005 and 2008; think of them as christenings for the pop star.
—Brooklyn White, Essence, 9 Apr. 2024
Harriman also came to the defense of Chris Allerton, the photographer behind the camera for Prince Archie's official christening portraits in 2019, who was also accused of editing.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
Russell says a combination of factors have prompted him to sell the property, which has hosted christenings, birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers and thousands of meetings.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024
Former Cincinnati Mayor and Vice Mayor David Mann, a U.S. Navy veteran, attended the christening ceremony.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 3 Mar. 2024
The diamond, pearl and pink pearl brooch was gifted to Isabella by her grandmother Queen Margrethe on her christening day in 2007 and once belonged to Queen Alexandrine.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2024
Its heart-and-soul center was a restaurant, Ria Pizzeria, where locals gathered for weddings, birthdays, christenings and reunions.
—Claire Harbage, NPR, 24 Feb. 2024
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“Christening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/christening. Accessed 15 May. 2024.
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