christening
nounUK /ˈkrɪs.ən.ɪŋ/
US /ˈkrɪs.ən.ɪŋ/
A special ceremony where a baby is given a name and welcomed into a church.
The whole family came to the baby's christening on Sunday.
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2. The act of giving a name to a person or thing.
The christening of the new ship drew a big crowd.
3. A first use or official launch of something new.
Everyone joked about the christening of the office coffee machine.
4. The informal first trial of a new item, often leaving it slightly marked.
The new boots got their christening in the muddy park.