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godsend

noun
god·​send | \ ˈgäd-ËŒsend also ˈgȯd- How to pronounce godsend (audio) \

Definition of godsend

: a desirable or needed thing or event that comes unexpectedly The widespread rain was a godsend for farmers.

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Examples of godsend in a Sentence

that holiday bonus has proved to be a godsend for my bills

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The host venue, AlaBrew, is a godsend for budding hobbyists and experts alike, boasting the recipes and ingredients for more than 700 commercial beers, as well as the equipment with which to brew it. Emma Simmons, al.com, "Local homebrew clubs bring community to beer lovers," 18 June 2019 For dedicated sports broadcasters, such as Sky, this is a godsend. The Economist, "Should cricket be free to air on British television?," 18 July 2019 Any kind of 3-point shooting consistency would be a godsend for the Hoosiers, whose two worst single-season 3-point percentages ever have come in the last two years. Zach Osterman, Indianapolis Star, "Armaan Franklin heads for IU stronger, more aggressive and eager to earn playing time," 13 June 2019 Marlo halfheartedly turns him down but one evening, after the baby arrives, so does a young woman named Tully (Mackenzie Davis), a capable and efficient godsend on the order of Mary Poppins. Gary Thompson, Philly.com, "'Tully': In the funny, touching movie, the nanny is there to care for mom | Movie review," 3 May 2018 An automatic litter box really can be a godsend to those scooper troopers out there. Andrew Moseman, Popular Mechanics, "How Much Litter Box Do You Really Get for $500?," 23 Jan. 2019 And other sports that once saw replay technology as a godsend to rid the sport of embarrassing missed calls have seen dirty downsides to replay’s reality. Andrew Beaton, WSJ, "The World Cup Has Adopted Instant Replay. On Further Review, That’s a Bad Idea," 14 June 2018 Eddie Butler, the 25th guy to make the roster, has emerged as a godsend. David Haugh, chicagotribune.com, "When it comes to conclusions on the Cubs after 15 games, best to avoid extremes," 18 Apr. 2018 Marlo finds that Tully is a godsend and the two become close friends. Mark Rapp, cleveland.com, "Movie capsules for May 11: "Bad Samaritan" & More," 10 May 2018

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First Known Use of godsend

1792, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for godsend

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godsend

noun

English Language Learners Definition of godsend

: something that provides great and usually unexpected help when it is needed
: a very helpful person

godsend

noun
god·​send | \ ˈgäd-ËŒsend How to pronounce godsend (audio) \

Kids Definition of godsend

: some badly needed thing that comes unexpectedly The new job was a godsend.

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