Meaning & use

hymn

noun·Everyday

A religious song of praise or worship, typically sung during a church service.

See it in a sentence

The congregation stood to sing the opening hymn together.

She learned to play several traditional hymns on the piano as a child.

A note on using this word

Hymn has a silent 'n' at the end, which surfaces in related words like 'hymnal' (a book of hymns) and 'hymnody.'

Words with a similar meaning

anthem

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