christen

Example Sentences

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Leftover pizza gets cut up, crisped on the stove and mixed into scrambled eggs—a remnant from Duggal’s college days that she has christened “pizza eggs.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Known for her iconic one liners, Doris is well quoted by fans of the series - particularly when she refused to make the salad for Neil the Baby's christening.

From BBC

However, a few days after his birth they christened him, creating an official record that includes their names and address.

From BBC

Born Janet Susan Mary Hoffmann, she was christened Viva by Paul Morrissey, the director and cinematographer of many Warhol films, as they headed out to a party thrown by Shelley Winters.

From New York Times

The band was last in town in 2021 to christen Climate Pledge Arena shortly before they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

From Seattle Times