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sermon

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsɜːrmən/ · UK /ˈsɜːmən/

Forms: sermons

sermon means: A talk that teaches people about religion or right and wrong, usually given during a religious service.

noun

RELIGIOUS TALKB2

A talk that teaches people about religion or right and wrong, usually given during a religious service.

  • The sermon lasted twenty minutes.
  • She preached a sermon about kindness.
  • People discussed the sermon after the service.

How to use it: a sermon on/about something (The minister gave a sermon on forgiveness.)

Similar words: homily, religious address

Common phrases: preach a sermon, sermon on something, sunday sermon, religious sermon

CRITICAL LECTUREC1

A long talk telling someone that their behaviour is wrong and should change.

  • Please spare me another sermon.
  • Her mother gave her a sermon about being late.
  • I wanted advice, but I got a sermon instead.

How to use it: give someone a sermon about/on something (Dad gave me a sermon about wasting money.)

Similar words: lecture, scolding

Common phrases: give someone a sermon, sermon about something, another sermon

Questions about sermon

What does sermon mean?

A talk that teaches people about religion or right and wrong, usually given during a religious service.

What is sermon in other languages?

Türkçe: vaaz · Español: sermón · Français: sermon · Deutsch: Predigt · Italiano: sermone · 日本語: 説教

How do you pronounce sermon?

In American English /ˈsɜːrmən/; in British English /ˈsɜːmən/.

How do you use sermon in a sentence?

The sermon lasted twenty minutes. She preached a sermon about kindness.

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