goddaughter

noun

god·​daugh·​ter ˈgäd-ˌdȯ-tər How to pronounce goddaughter (audio)
also ˈgȯd-
: a female godchild

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Other fans suggested Parton’s goddaughter, Miley Cyrus, as well as Sierra Ferrell, Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert, Kelly Clarkson, and Brandi Carlile, who just closed her Bridgestone Arena concert in Nashville this weekend with an all-Dolly encore. — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026 Parton’s goddaughter Miley Cyrus echoed this factoid in 2022. — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Aug. 2026 Social media is full of people — including celebrities like her goddaughter, Miley Cyrus, as well as millions of fans who never met her — sharing their deep sadness at her passing. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Aug. 2026 As godmother and goddaughter, Parton and Cyrus had a long-standing relationship, dating back to the latter singer’s starring turn on Hannah Montana. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for goddaughter

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before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of goddaughter was before the 12th century

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goddaughter

noun
god·​daugh·​ter -ˌdȯt-ər How to pronounce goddaughter (audio)
: a female person for whom another person acts as sponsor at baptism
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