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baptism
nounmasculinegeneral usevery common/bɐˈtiʒmu/ba·tis·mo
Definitions
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An initiation or naming ceremony for something new.
Usage examples
“The ship's baptism was performed by breaking a bottle of champagne.”
“The aircraft's baptism took place in a ceremony.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
baptism of a ship
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A Christian sacrament of initiation and purification, typically with water.
Usage examples
“The child's baptism was a joyful family event.”
“He received baptism as an adult.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
baptismal fontbaptismal certificateinfant baptism
Idiomatic expressions
- Baptism of fire. (a difficult first experience)