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

The strong response to the Gibbardpalooza tour even surprised the man himself, who didn’t expect to play two nights at the hometown arena Death Cab helped christen in 2021.

From Seattle Times

Now U2 has christened the place with a production that enshrines the idea of excess.

From Los Angeles Times