lecture
noun
a speech read or delivered before an audience or class, especially for instruction or to set forth some subject.
lecturing
-
present participleof lecture.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He has also juggled other jobs, including lecturing and editing highlights of football matches for YouTube channels, with money raised going back into Premature.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
Mr. Turturro brings a savory humor and pathos to the scene, while Mr. Giamatti’s preening lecturing has a contrasting comic officiousness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Like many advisers, DeLarme understands that lecturing about the risks of stock picking can fall flat.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
I’m used to lecturing, like, I plug in my computer, I have some visuals and I mostly read and speak.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2025
She responded, “You are not a slave, suppose you quit lecturing on slavery.”
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
