Examples of “anthem” in a Sentence

noun A formal, often patriotic or ceremonial song that represents a nation, group, or cause.

• The crowd stood as the national anthem played before the match.
• The band's biggest hit became an anthem for a whole generation of fans.
• Fans sang the club's anthem loudly as the team walked onto the pitch.

noun A solemn religious choral piece, often sung during a church service.

• The choir performed an anthem written specially for the cathedral's anniversary.
• The choir sang a quiet anthem after the second reading at evensong.
• Everyone listened as the organ introduced the anthem during the Sunday service.