verb Uncommon

chant

chahnt

Chant (verb) means to sing or speak words in a repetitive, rhythmic way, often as a group. Example: “The fans chanted the team's name as the players walked out.”

verb

To sing or speak words in a repetitive, rhythmic way, often as a group.

"The fans chanted the team's name as the players walked out."

"Monks chanted softly during the evening service."

noun

A repeated rhythmic phrase, or a simple melody used for religious or ritual singing.

"The protest march was full of chants demanding change."

How to Use Chant

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRhythmic, repeated singing or speaking, often used at protests, sports events, or religious ceremonies.

Common pairings

chant a slogan crowd chant Gregorian chant

Word Forms

chanted past tense, chants plural, Chants plural, chants singular

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Etymology

From Old French chanter, from Latin cantare ("to sing") — a doublet of "cant."

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for chant

ant want cant pant rant Kant Gant Sant plant giant avant scant

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “chant” mean?

The word “chant” means to sing or speak words in a repetitive, rhythmic way, often as a group. In plain terms, rhythmic, repeated singing or speaking, often used at protests, sports events, or religious ceremonies.

How do you pronounce “chant”?

“Chant” is pronounced chahnt (/t͡ʃænt/ in IPA).

How do you use “chant” in a sentence?

Here is “chant” used in a sentence: “The fans chanted the team's name as the players walked out.”

What part of speech is “chant”?

Depending on how it is used, “chant” can be a verb and a noun.

Where does the word “chant” come from?

The word “chant” comes from Latin. From Old French chanter, from Latin cantare ("to sing") — a doublet of "cant.".

Is “chant” a common word?

“Chant” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “chant” have?

“Chant” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to sing or speak words in a repetitive, rhythmic way, often as a group.