sinner
noun
a person who sins; transgressor.
sinners
-
pluralof sinner.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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.
A 1772 meditation about the crucifixion by a man who struggled with depression all his life, the hymn dwells on Christ’s gory death and evokes the metaphor of sinners bathing in blood.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 25, 2026
Francis always denounced such ploys, saying that Communion was not a reward for perfect behavior but a kind of spiritual nourishment for everyone, including sinners.
From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2025
"Sinners" proves that Black history isn’t a sin and that teachers of Black history aren’t sinners.
From Salon ● Apr. 28, 2025
“People said to me, ‘Well, Jesus met with sinners.’
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2023
Of course there was also a curtain on the side of the confessional to protect the sinners from curious eyes.
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
