preaching
[pree-ching]
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noun
the act or practice of a person who preaches.
the art of delivering sermons.
a sermon.
a public religious service with a sermon.
adjective
of, relating to, or resembling preaching: a preaching tone of voice.
Origin of preaching
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Examples from the Web for preachings
Historical Examples of preachings
The preachings and the prayer meetings had not yet commenced.
Hidden HandEmma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth
I was religious and didn't play much, but I sho' did like to listen to preachings.
Slave Narratives, OklahomaVarious
They listened to their preachings, they joined their Church.
"His majesty requests you to discontinue the preachings," said Ferdinand.
History of the Great Reformation, Volume IVJ. H. Merle D'Aubign
He had also induced them occasionally to accompany him to the preachings at the Cathedral.
The Spanish BrothersDeborah Alcock