LECTURE
/ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of LECTURE
A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.
"During class today the professor delivered an interesting lecture."
(by extension) a class that primarily consists of a (weekly or other regularly held) lecture (as in sense 1) [usually at college or university]
"Lecture notes are online."
A berating or scolding.
"I really don't want you to give me a lecture about my bad eating habits."
To teach (somebody) by giving a speech on a given topic.
"The professor lectured to two classes this morning."
To preach, to berate, to scold.
"Emily's father lectured her about the importance of being home before midnight."
Examples of LECTURE in a Sentence
- "During class today the professor delivered an interesting lecture."
- "Lecture notes are online."
- "I really don't want you to give me a lecture about my bad eating habits."
- "The professor lectured to two classes this morning."
Word Details
Is LECTURE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LECTURE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of LECTURE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for LECTURE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | e | c | t | u | r | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LECTURE
81 words from the letters in LECTURE
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use LECTURE in Word Games
LECTURE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since LECTURE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LECTURE to find 81 additional valid words.