prayer book

[prair] / prɛər /

NOUN

book holding prayers

Synonyms

WEAK

Book of Common Prayer Mass book breviary canon lectionary missal book prayers psalmbook psalter scripture

Example Sentences

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I even had the prayer book sitting there in anticipation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2024

He said the only object that survived from the minivan was a prayer book, which was barely damaged.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 18, 2024

The note discovered by Galli was written on the leaf of the prayer book, which was copied in the Marche town of Camerino and completed in September-October 1446.

From Science Daily • Nov. 1, 2023

The item was originally thought to be a cushion cover, but is now believed to be a bible or prayer book cover.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2023

While Mae Mobley sleeping, I pull out my prayer book, get started on my list.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett