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hymnary

hymnary

9.8
A book that has hymns used in church services
  • noun
  • /ˈhɪmˌnɛri/
translation icon : himnario
  • She found her favorite hymn on page 47 of the old hymnary.

Examples

  • The choir director ordered updated hymnaries for the congregation.

  • She opened the hymnary during the service.

  • The church introduced a new hymnary during the Sunday service.

  • The church's hymnary was filled with beautiful songs.

  • The choir director ordered updated hymnaries for the congregation.

  • She found her favorite hymn on page 47 of the old hymnary.

  • The church introduced a new hymnary during the Sunday service.

Synonyms

songbook
vshymnary
8 2.1

A book with words and music for many songs

is specifically for religious song collections rather than general songs
hymnal
vshymnary
6 6.8

A book of songs used in church services

is used more broadly in religious services beyond only church
hymnbook
vshymnary
1 4.9

A book with songs people sing in church

is used broadly in religious services not limited to worship performance

How Complete

hymnary
9.8
songbook
8 2.1
leaflet
31 2.7

Surface Forms

hymnary singular
hymnaries plural

Morphology

hymnary = hymn (transparent) = hymn + ary

Formed by the noun 'hymn' plus the productive suffix '-ary' indicating a collection or book, so 'book of hymns' is directly derivable.

Etymology

Hymnary comes from the simple word hymn meaning 'a song of praise' and the ending -ary, a word part that shows a place or collection. So, a hymnary is like a 'library' for hymns, a book that holds the songs used in religious services.