Godsend

/ˈɡɒd.sɛnd/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A very helpful or invaluable person or thing.
The scholarship was a godsend for her family, allowing her to attend college without debt.
An unexpected event or occurrence that brings good fortune.
The rain was a godsend for the farmers after a long dry spell.
A person who provides help in times of difficulty.
When she arrived with food and supplies, she felt like a godsend to the struggling families.

Etymology

Derived from the notion of a gift sent by God, combining 'God' with 'send'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

A blessing in disguise:
Something that seems bad at first but ends up being beneficial.
Every cloud has a silver lining:
There is something good in every bad situation.
A little light in the dark:
Something that brings hope during difficult times.

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Slang Meanings

A lucky break that comes unexpectedly.
That new software update was a total godsend for my workflow.