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Definition sermon in American English

sermon noun

[countable] noun
/ˈsɜrmən/
1

a speech made by a priest or religious leader, especially as part of a religious ceremony

Example

Reverend Timms preached a powerful sermon on forgiveness.

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2

a talk in which someone tells you how to behave in a morally correct way, although you do not want to hear it

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Definition sermon in American English