sermonette
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sermonette
Example Sentences
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“In quarterback meetings, he’d give a little three-minute Mr. Miyagi sermonette where you’d be like, ‘What is this even about?’ ” said Matt Hasselbeck, one of his quarterbacks in Indianapolis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 29, 2021
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
Mrs. Fabian smiling at her husband, now said, “Why not add a benediction to this little sermonette, dear?”
From Polly and Her Friends Abroad by Roy, Lillian Elizabeth
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