Lecture

noun

/ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/

Word Frequency: 12.9

Definitions

1.nounA spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.

"During class today the professor delivered an interesting lecture."

2.noun(by extension) a class that primarily consists of a (weekly or other regularly held) lecture (as in sense 1) [usually at college or university]

"Lecture notes are online."

3.nounA berating or scolding.

"I really don't want you to give me a lecture about my bad eating habits."

4.nounThe act of reading.

"the lecture of Holy Scripture"

5.verbTo teach (somebody) by giving a speech on a given topic.

"The professor lectured to two classes this morning."

6.verbTo preach, to berate, to scold.

"Emily's father lectured her about the importance of being home before midnight."