sermon
ser·mon
noun \ˈsər-mən\Definition of SERMON
1
: a religious discourse delivered in public usually by a clergyman as a part of a worship service
2
: a speech on conduct or duty
— ser·mon·ic \ˌsər-ˈmä-nik\ adjective
See Examples of SERMON
- He preached a sermon on the importance of kindness.
- Dad gave me a sermon yesterday about doing my homework.
Origin of SERMON
Middle English, from Anglo-French sermun, from Medieval Latin sermon-, sermo, from Latin, speech, conversation, from serere to link together — more at series
First Known Use: 13th century
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