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Definition of hymnal

hymnal

/ˈhɪm.nəl/
hym · nal
Plural:hymnals
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• noun

1

A book or collection of hymns and sacred songs used for congregational singing in religious services.

Example

"The congregation opened their hymnals to page forty-two and began to sing in unison."

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• adjective

1

Relating to, consisting of, or characteristic of a hymn or sacred song.

Example

"The composer wove a quiet, hymnal melody into the final movement of the symphony."

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• Rhymes for hymnal

• Nearby Words

hymenocallis
hymenosporum
hymn
hymnal
hymnbook
hymnist
hymnlike

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Medieval Latin hymnalis ('pertaining to hymns') and hymnale ('a book of hymns'), ultimately from Ancient Greek hymnos ('song of praise').

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hymnal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hymnal
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