hymnology

noun

hym·nol·o·gy | \him-ˈnä-lə-jē

\

Definition of hymnology

2 : the study of hymns

Examples of hymnology in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Gillette, co-pastor of Overbrook Presbyterian Church, is the news commentator of hymnology, having turned current events into lyrics for more than 300 hymns over nearly 20 years. — Kristin E. Holmes, The Seattle Times, "From shootings to hurricanes, pastor turns news into hymns," 15 Dec. 2017

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hymnology.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about hymnology

Dictionary Entries near hymnology

Statistics for hymnology

Look-up Popularity

Time Traveler for hymnology

The first known use of hymnology was circa 1638

See more words from the same year

Comments on hymnology

What made you want to look up hymnology? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

WORD OF THE DAY

rebuff

to reject or criticize sharply

Test Your Vocabulary

Words from Greek and Roman Mythology Quiz

Boreal comes from the name of the ancient Greek god of which wind?

Name That Thing

Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!

TAKE THE QUIZ

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games