christen
christen
(krɪsən )Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense christens , present participle christening , past tense, past participle christened
1. verb [usually passive]
2. verb
You say that you christen a person, place, or object a particular name if you choose a name for them and start calling them by that name.
[informal]The pair were christened 'The Women in Black' after they both wore black dresses at a party. [be VERB-ed]
We had a tiny little room which was christened Hades. [VERB noun noun]
3. verb
You say that you christen something new when you use it for the first time, especially if you do something special to mark the occasion.
[informal]To christen the new hall, a number of great orchestras have been invited to play. [VERB noun]
