sermon Meaning & Definition
What Does Sermon Mean?
Sermon is a noun that means Religious discourse; a written or spoken address on a religious or moral matter. It is also used to mean A lengthy speech of reproval. As a verb, it means To discourse to or of, as in a sermon.
Quick Facts About Sermon
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsɜː.mən/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | discourse and preaching |
| Plural | sermons |
| Verb forms | sermons, sermoning, sermoned |
Sermon Definition (Noun)
- Religious discourse; a written or spoken address on a religious or moral matter.
- A lengthy speech of reproval.
Sermon as a Verb
- To discourse to or of, as in a sermon.
- To tutor; to lecture.
Synonyms of Sermon
Sermon synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
sermon (plural sermons)
sermon (third-person singular simple present sermons, present participle sermoning, simple past and past participle sermoned)
Words That Rhyme With Sermon
Origin of Sermon
Origin 1: From Middle English sermoun, from Anglo-Norman sermun and/or Old French sermon, from Latin sermō, sermōnem, from Proto-Indo-European *sermō, from *ser- (“to bind”) + *-mō. Displaced native Old English wordpredicung, literally word + preaching.
Origin 2: From Middle English sermonen, from Old French sermoner, from sermon (see above).
How to Pronounce Sermon
The standard pronunciation of sermon is /ˈsɜː.mən/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (sɜː).
Common Questions About Sermon
Is sermon a noun or a verb?
Sermon is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for sermon?
Words with a similar meaning to sermon include discourse and preaching. See the full list of sermon synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of sermon?
The plural of sermon is sermons.
What is the past tense of sermon?
The past tense of sermon is sermoned. The present participle is sermoning.