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sermonette

American  
[sur-muh-net] / ˌsɜr məˈnɛt /

noun

  1. a brief sermon or homily.

    five-minute radio sermonettes.


Etymology

Origin of sermonette

First recorded in 1805–15; sermon + -ette


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Elise, a quasi-magical wise woman, will deliver the sermonette that will haunt and drive Mel through the season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2024

But that’s why it’s a sermonette and not a sermon.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 29, 2021

In March 1969, Tom Smothers asked Mr. Steinberg to do another sermonette, although the network had banned the bit.

From New York Times ● Jan. 20, 2017

But the filmmakers don't fret over how long they take to get to that sermonette or how dull their movie is up to that point.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 22, 2012

The sermonette over, the organ played the opening bars of the Tenor's solo, and the choir stood up.

From The Heavenly Twins by Madame Sarah Grand

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