sermon

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈsɜː.mən/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈsɝ.mən/

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Noun

Singular sermon

Plural sermons

1. (countable) A sermon is a speech that has to do with religion.

   Reverend Mather preached a one-hour sermon on the Book of John in church today

2. (countable) A sermon can also be a speech one person gives to criticize other people.

   After George came home at 2 AM, his mom gave him a sermon about staying out late.