gospel

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈgɒsp(ə)l/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈgäspəl/

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• Hyphenation: gos‧pel

Noun

Singular gospel

Plural gospels

A part of the text of John's gospel.

1. (countable) A gospel is a part or text of the New Testament.

   Today's topic in the church was John's gospel.

2. (countable) A gospel is a message which will probably have a positive effect.
3. (uncountable) Gospel is a kind of music.

   In church, the choir sang a gospel.

   Maria is the best gospel singer in our choir.