noun Uncommon

Psalms

sahmz

Psalms (noun) means the Book of Psalms, a collection of religious songs and poems in the Old Testament. Example: “She read a passage from Psalms before bed.”

noun

The Book of Psalms, a collection of religious songs and poems in the Old Testament.

"She read a passage from Psalms before bed."

How to use Psalms

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe name of the biblical book made up of psalms.

Word forms

the Psalms plural, Psalm singular

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Rhymes for Psalms

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Psalms” mean?

The word “Psalms” means the Book of Psalms, a collection of religious songs and poems in the Old Testament. In plain terms, the name of the biblical book made up of psalms.

How do you pronounce “Psalms”?

“Psalms” is pronounced sahmz (/sɑmz/ in IPA).

How do you use “Psalms” in a sentence?

Here is “Psalms” used in a sentence: “She read a passage from Psalms before bed.”

What part of speech is “Psalms”?

“Psalms” is a noun.

Is “Psalms” a common word?

“Psalms” is an uncommon word in modern English.