noun
- a religious speech given by a member of the clergy during a worship service
- a long speech that criticizes or gives moral advice
Usage: often disapproving
verb
- to give a long speech criticizing someone or giving moral advice
Usage: informal
Examples
- The pastor delivered an inspiring sermon about forgiveness.
- She listened carefully to the Sunday morning sermon.
- I don’t need another sermon about being responsible with money.
- My father gave me a long sermon about the importance of hard work.
- The coach’s halftime speech turned into a sermon about teamwork.
- Stop sermoning me about my study habits.
- He tends to sermon his younger brother about making good choices.