hymn

Everyday

1. A song of praise to God, sung in church, at assemblies or at religious events. tree →
2. A song or piece praising something, as in «a hymn to freedom». tree →

In the lessons

In schools in the UK, Ireland, Australia and NZ, children sometimes sing hymns in assembly. In stories and religious education it is linked with church, weddings and funerals. Phrases: sing a hymn, hymn book, hymn sheet («sing from the same hymn sheet» = agree).

Examples

• We sang a hymn in assembly. tree →
• The choir sang a beautiful hymn at the wedding. tree →
• Open your hymn books at page twenty. tree →
• Grandma's favourite hymn is played at Christmas. tree →
• The anthem is like a hymn to the country. tree →
• The teachers are singing from the same hymn sheet. tree →

Note

Silent n: said «him». Homophone: «him». Plural: hymns. Adjective: hymnal (also a noun for a hymn book).