christener

[US]/[ˈkrɪstənə(r)]/
[UK]/[ˈkrɪstənər]/

Translation

n.A person who christens something, especially a ship.; Someone who performs a christening ceremony.
v.To give a name to (something, especially a ship).; To perform a christening ceremony on.

Phrases & Collocations

chief christener

naming christener

formal christener

christener's role

becoming christener

christener appointed

experienced christener

christener tradition

young christener

future christener

Example Sentences

the ship's christener smashed the bottle against the hull.

she was chosen as the christener for the new yacht.

the traditional christening ceremony involved the christener breaking a bottle.

he felt immense pressure as the christener of the transatlantic liner.

the christener's speech was brief but heartfelt.

the family watched proudly as the christener performed the ritual.

the christener carefully aimed before smashing the bottle.

it's an honor to be the christener of such a magnificent vessel.

the christener's role is a symbolic gesture of good luck.

the crowd cheered as the christener released the bottle.

the christener's name will be forever linked to the ship's history.

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