Meaning of the word goddaughter in English

What does goddaughter mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

goddaughter

US /ˈɡɑːdˌdɑː.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈɡɒdˌdɔː.tər/
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Noun

a female godchild; a girl or woman for whom a person stands as sponsor at baptism

Example:
She bought a beautiful dress for her goddaughter's birthday.
As her godfather, he felt a special responsibility toward his goddaughter.