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.
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of preaching
1225–75; Middle English preching (gerund); see preach, -ing 1, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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He enrolled in seminary and began preaching within China’s official church system.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Is the man preaching salvation on the subway a predator?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
"If someone wants to criticise me for preaching the Gospel... I hope simply to be listened to because of the value of God's words."
From BBC • May 5, 2026
These men aren’t preaching Jesus Christ’s gospel of self-sacrifice and humility.
From Salon • May 4, 2026
“Save the preaching, good father. Make haste to marry us, and God will reward you.”
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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