English · Word Candidate

sermon

/ˈsɜː.mən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: sermons

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Religious discourse; a written or spoken address on a religious or moral matter.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thảo luận tôn giáo; một bài phát biểu viết hoặc nói về vấn đề tôn giáo hoặc đạo đức.

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Noun

Examples

One saint's day in mid-term a certain newly appointed suffragan-bishop came to the school chapel, and there preached on “The Inner Life.” He at once secured attention by his informal method, and when presently the coughing of Jarvis […] interrupted the sermon, he altogether captivated his audience w

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).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A lengthy speech of reproval.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một bài phát biểu dài về việc khiển trách.

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Noun

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “sermon” mean?

Religious discourse; a written or spoken address on a religious or moral matter.

Is “sermon” formal or informal?

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

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