hymns Definition
- 1a religious song or poem, typically of praise to God or a god
- 2a song of praise or thanksgiving
Using hymns: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hymns" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The choir sang hymns during the church service.
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We listened to a beautiful hymn at the wedding ceremony.
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The congregation stood and sang a hymn of praise.
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The hymn book contains many traditional songs of worship.
hymns Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with hymns
Example
The hymn of praise for the team's victory was heard throughout the stadium.
a song expressing gratitude or appreciation
Example
The community sang a hymn of thanksgiving for the successful harvest.
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The hymn book is kept in the pew for the congregation to use during the service.
Origins of hymns
from Old French 'ymne', from Latin 'hymnus', from Greek 'humnos'
Summary: hymns in Brief
A 'hymn' [hɪmz] is a religious song or poem, often praising God or a god. It can also be a song of praise or thanksgiving. Examples include 'The choir sang hymns during the church service.' and 'The hymn book contains many traditional songs of worship.' Phrases include 'hymn of praise' and 'hymn of thanksgiving.'
