1. to baptize someone, especially a baby, in a Christian ceremony
2. to give a name to someone or something, especially at a ceremony
3. to use something for the first time
Usage: informal

Examples

• The priest christens the baby with holy water.
• They will christen their daughter Sarah next Sunday.
• The couple christens their new boat ‘Sea Dream.’
• She christens her new kitchen by baking cookies.
• The mayor christens the new bridge at the opening ceremony.
• He christens his golf clubs on the first day of spring.
• The family christens their puppy Max.