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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“The pope continues on his path, in the sense of preaching the gospel,” Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin told reporters on Tuesday.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
The BBC documentary tracked Adusah down to Maryland in the USA where he lives with his wife and children and is still preaching with the Global Light Revival.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Nonetheless, he continued preaching and planted several Baptist congregations over the next nine years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Sure, he’s protected by his wealth and his celebrity; sure, he’s preaching to the choir in every city he and the E Street Band visit.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
He broke off awkwardly, suddenly aware that he was preaching at me.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
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