preaching
Americannoun
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the act or practice of a person who preaches.
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the art of delivering sermons.
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a sermon.
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a public religious service with a sermon.
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Etymology
Origin of preaching
1225–75; Middle English preching (gerund); see preach, -ing 1, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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But it turns out that for many Americans, preaching the gospel of ranch isn’t a job.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
These men aren’t preaching Jesus Christ’s gospel of self-sacrifice and humility.
From Salon • May 4, 2026
His son, who remains devout, would eventually carve out a career preaching the gospel of the NFL to an audience of millions.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
This executive is preaching straight talk about AI and job losses.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
He’d go on with his sermon for too long, five minutes or more, preaching about the evils of hate and reminding me how hate had hurt folks back in our old home, the Mississippi Delta.
From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe
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