# godsend

/ˈɡɑdˌsɛnd/ (US) · /ɡˈɒdsɛnd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/godsend
Updated: 2026-05-26

## Definition

something that is extremely helpful or welcome, especially when you are in a difficult situation. You use this to describe a person or thing that saves you from a problem.

For teachers: a person or thing that provides great relief or assistance, especially in a time of crisis. Often used to describe a sudden solution to a difficult problem.

## Examples

- The rain was a godsend after such a long, dry summer.
- Finding a parking spot right in front of the building was a godsend on such a busy Friday afternoon.
- The sudden arrival of the rescue team was a godsend for the stranded hikers, who had been running low on water and daylight for hours.

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