chanting

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Also seen as: chantings

Meaning · English

Singing, especially as a chant is sung.

Noun

Examples

I remember much chanting in church during my childhood.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “chanting” mean?

Singing, especially as a chant is sung.

Is “chanting” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.