baccalaureate sermon

noun

1. a farewell sermon addressed to a graduating class in some U.S. colleges and schools.

Word History and Origins

Origin of baccalaureate sermon¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

The president preached the Baccalaureate sermon from Gen. 5:24.

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The Baccalaureate sermon, delivered by Professor Francis, was very appropriate and touching.

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In his baccalaureate sermon the president of Yale offered the graduates some advice which at least they should find stimulating.

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Dr. Beard, our secretary, preached the "baccalaureate sermon."

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