"sermon" meaning in English

See sermon in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈsɜː.mən/ [UK], /ˈsɝ.mən/ [US] Audio: en-us-sermon.ogg [US] Forms: sermon [singular], sermons [plural]
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  1. A sermon is a speech that has to do with religion.
    Sense id: simple-sermon-en-noun-uCuWs2Pn
  2. A sermon can also be a speech one person gives to criticize other people.
    Sense id: simple-sermon-en-noun-R2qkvPM5
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