word
Godmother
GAH-dmuh-thur
/ˈɡɑːˌdmʌðɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
godmother
Dictionary meaning
Any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism.
Examples
- My parents chose my aunt to be my godmother.
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