Wiktionary:Word of the day/2022/December 31

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Godspeed interj

(literary) Used, especially at a parting, to express the wish that the outcome of the actions of a person (typically someone about to start a journey or a daring endeavour) is positive for them. Godspeed n (literary) (uncountable) The wishing of someone a smooth journey, or success, especially at a parting; (countable) a statement expressing this. (countable, figuratively) (archaic) Chiefly in in the Godspeed of: the most important part of something, or point at which something happens; also, the last minute or last moment. (originally Ireland) In back of Godspeed: a distant, remote, or unknown place. Happy New Year’s Eve from all of us at the English Wiktionary!

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