Definitions for hymn

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Spelling: [him]
IPA: /hɪm/

Hymn is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 16 anagrams from letters in hymn (hmny).

Definitions for hymn

noun

  1. a song or ode in praise or honor of God, a deity, a nation, etc.
  2. something resembling this, as a speech, essay, or book in praise of someone or something.

verb (used with object)

  1. to praise or celebrate in a hymn; express in a hymn.

verb (used without object)

  1. to sing hymns.

Origin of hymn

before 1000; Latin hymnus Greek hýmnos song in praise of gods or heroes; replacing Middle English ymne (Old French) and Old English ymn (Late Latin ymnus)

Examples for hymn

Then they went through the service together, from hymn and prayer to the sermon.

This whimsical story was based on a hymn that she recorded for a CD years ago.

There a professional choir had assembled, repeatedly singing the hymn “Hallelujah” a cappella.

The hymn, the portion of Scripture, and the prayer of Brother Buster.

Shall we then put up a hymn, and retire from the business of the day?'

After about twenty minutes, he ceased, saying, "We will now sing a hymn."

The latter, who had given out the hymn, was a man of very different caliber.

Now we know a proper evening hymn, and you may go quickly to rest, my children.

Then the sailors sang a hymn of praise, and the hymn was of the king and to the king.

Sweet smoke was curling upward, and the room rang with a hymn.

Word Value for hymn
Scrable

12

Words with friends

12

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