sermon

//ˈsɜːrmən//
B2Frequency Level 10Formal
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Noun

sermonSingular
sermonsPlural
1

A religious discourse or talk on a moral or spiritual subject, typically delivered by a member of the clergy during a church service.

The pastor delivered a powerful sermon about forgiveness.

2

A long, tedious lecture or moralizing speech, often unwelcome or unsolicited.

I got a long sermon from my mother about staying out too late.