preaching Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
    discourse; sermon.
  2. noun a moralistic rebuke
    sermon.
    • your preaching is wasted on him
  3. verb deliver a sermon
    prophesy; preach.
    • The minister is not preaching this Sunday
  4. verb speak, plead, or argue in favor of
    advocate; preach.
    • The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house

WordNet


Preach"ing noun
Definitions
  1. The act of delivering a religious discourse; the art of sermonizing; also, a sermon; a public religious discourse; serious, earnest advice. Milner.

Webster 1913