bless ‧ ing /ˈblesɪŋ/ BrE AmE noun
1 . [countable] something that you have or something that happens which is good because it improves your life, helps you in some way, or makes you happy:
The dishwasher has been a real blessing!
it is a blessing (that)
It’s a blessing no one was badly hurt.
2 . [uncountable] someone’s approval or encouragement for a plan, activity, idea etc
with sb’s blessing
They were determined to marry, with or without their parents’ blessing.
The Defense Department has given its blessing to the scheme.
3 . a mixed blessing a situation that has both good and bad parts:
Having children so early in their marriage was a mixed blessing.
4 . a blessing in disguise something that seems to be bad or unlucky at first, but which you later realize is good or lucky
5 . count your blessings used to tell someone to remember how lucky they are, especially when they are complaining about something
6 . [uncountable and countable] protection and help from God, or words spoken to ask for this:
The priest gave the blessing.