Definition & Meaning of "christening"in English

Christening

a Christian religious ceremony during which a baby is named and admitted to the Christian Church

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

christenings

Examples

The christening ceremony was held in the local church, with family and friends in attendance.

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