godmother
/ˈɡɑdˌmʌðər/
noun
- A woman who promises at a child's baptism to help raise the child in the Christian faith and to care for the child if the parents cannot.
- She asked her best friend to be her daughter's godmother.
- The godmother attended every birthday and school play.
- My godmother gave me a silver cross for my baptism.
- A woman who supports, protects, or mentors someone, often in a generous or influential way.
- Our neighbor acted like a godmother to us, always bringing meals when we were sick.
- The famous actress became a fairy godmother to young performers in the community.
- She was the godmother of the local arts scene, funding many exhibitions.
- A woman who is the sponsor at a child's confirmation or other Christian ceremony.
- I chose my aunt to be my confirmation godmother.
- The godmother presented the child with a Bible at the ceremony.
- His godmother stood beside him during the confirmation service.