sermonette

[ sur-muh-net ]

noun

1. a brief sermon or homily:

   five-minute radio sermonettes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sermonette¹

First recorded in 1805–15; sermon + -ette

Example Sentences

Mrs. Fabian smiling at her husband, now said, Why not add a benediction to this little sermonette, dear?

From Project Gutenberg

As soon as my sermonette was over quite a number of friends crowded around me and showered congratulations on me.

From Project Gutenberg

Perhaps, if at once followed by questions upon the sermonette, it might thus become very useful.

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