christen

Example Sentences

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To his exacting teen and preteen audience, “the Danish person,” as they disobligingly christen him, looks like the houseguest from hell.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

There is no reason to christen your freshly cleaned kitchen with a sink full of dishes.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

These commitments are important, as they give Kennedy something to wad up and christen his wastebasket with when he steps into his new office.

From Slate • Feb. 8, 2025

In 1859, there was enough critical mass for some 300 miners to christen their settlement “Prospect Bar.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2025

On the first Sunday in September, we had the Whitlaws down to help us christen Dragonwings.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep