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

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

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

Throwing punches around and preaching from chairs while engaging in loud flatulence are also known symptoms.

From Salon

But he was criticised for living like a millionaire and preaching the prosperity gospel.

From BBC

“We’ve been preaching that since fall camp, spring ball. It starts up front with the big guys, and the little guys, which they call us, we’ll follow along.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• sermon
• teaching