preaching
/ˈpɹiːt͡ʃɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: preachings
Meaning · English
The act of delivering a sermon or similar moral instruction.
Noun
Examples
And, as I know from what you have now found upon your own souls, since he came amongst you, while under the preachings and persuadings of such a singularly serious Gospel minister, you will be restlessly solicitous till he be settled[…]
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 “preaching” mean?
The act of delivering a sermon or similar moral instruction.
Is “preaching” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.