chants; chanted; chanting
1
: to say (a word or phrase) many times in a rhythmic way usually loudly and with other people
The crowd began chanting her name.
They chanted "Sara, Sara" until she came back on stage.
Protesters were chanting outside the governor's home.
2
: to sing words and especially religious prayers by using a small number of musical notes that are repeated many times
They were chanting in Arabic/Latin/Hebrew/Sanskrit.
Priests chanted the Catholic Mass in Latin.
plural chants
1
: a word or phrase that is repeated in a rhythmic way usually loudly and by a group of people
Our chant was "Peace now, peace now!"
2
: a kind of singing using a small number of musical notes that are repeated many times
a religious chant
Chant is often used as a form of meditation and prayer.
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“Chant.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/chant. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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