Blessed event
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The birth of a baby. euphemistic, idiomatic
"Alexander Loudon, Netherlands Minister to the U.S., when asked if the blessed event was in prospect, hedged: "A royal child born on the soil of freedom-loving America would be both a blessing and a good omen.""
- 2 the live birth of a child wordnet
- 3 An occurrence or occasion which is particularly noteworthy and enjoyable. idiomatic
"Mr. Spenlow told me this day week was Dora's birthday, and he would be glad if I would come down and join a little picnic on the occasion. . . . I think I committed every possible absurdity in the way of preparation for this blessed event."
Example
More examples"Alexander Loudon, Netherlands Minister to the U.S., when asked if the blessed event was in prospect, hedged: "A royal child born on the soil of freedom-loving America would be both a blessing and a good omen.""