Definition of GODSEND

godsend

Meanings

Plural: godsends

Noun

  • a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)
  • An instance of unexpected benefit or good fortune; a windfall.
  • An instance of unexpected benefit or good fortune; a windfall.
  • The wreck of a ship which has washed up on shore, from which cargo, timber, etc., may be obtained.
  • A person who provides greatly needed assistance.

Origin / Etymology

A variant of God’s send, from God + ’s + send (“(obsolete) act of sending”), in the sense of someone or something sent by God.

Synonyms

bonanza, boom, bunce, gold rush, gravy, manna from heaven, windfall

Scrabble Score: 10

godsend is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
godsend is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
godsend is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

godsend is a valid Words With Friends word