preaching

[ pree-ching ]

noun

1. the act or practice of a person who preaches.
2. the art of delivering sermons.
3. a sermon.
4. a public religious service with a sermon.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling preaching:

   a preaching tone of voice.

Other Words From

• preaching·ly adverb
• non·preaching adjective noun
• un·preaching adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of preaching¹

1225–75; Middle English preching (gerund); preach, -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

Gaspard-Hogewood predicted there would be a shift away from preaching about Democrats and toward more formless evils.

From Slate

They twist themselves into theological knots teaching and preaching that it's OK to be both a millionaire and a minister to the gospel of Christ.

From Salon

The effect of all of these Trump loyalists effectively preaching propaganda on Trump’s behalf has been to strengthen the idea of a grand conspiracy against Trump that reaches untold numbers of vulnerable people through the internet, TV, and podcasts.

From Slate

He blames witch-hunting in Nigeria primarily on preaching from “foreign religions” such as Christianity and Islam, but acknowledges traditional religions also “wage war” on witches.

From BBC

Mr Osimen describes any preaching encouraging witch-hunting as a misinterpretation of Bible verses.

From BBC

Related Words

• sermon
• teaching