1. The act of offering reverent petitions; especially, to God or a deity.
2. The act of beseeching earnestly; an entreaty.
3. Communion with God and recognition of His presence, as in praise, thanksgiving, intercession, etc.
4. The act of communicating with a deity; especially, as a petition or in adoration, contrition, or thanksgiving.
5. A religious observance in which praying predominates: William and his family had their morning prayers today.

A string of beads for keeping count of the prayers one is saying; a rosary.

1. A book containing religious prayers.
2. A Prayer Book: The Book of Common Prayer: The Anglican service book of the Church of England; which has had several revisions since the Reformation and is widely admired for the dignity and beauty of its language.

An evangelical service; especially, one held on a weekday evening, in which the members of a church participate by singing, praying, or testifying their faith.

A small rug used by Moslems to kneel and to prostrate themselves upon during devotional services.

A cylinder containing, or inscribed with prayers or litanies, that is revolved on its axis for devotions; especially, by Tibetan Buddhists.