prayer

noun
UK /preə/
US /prer/

Words you say when you talk to God.

She said a prayer before bed.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A fixed set of words used in worship.

The children learned a new prayer at Sunday school.

3. The act of praying regularly.

He finds peace in daily prayer.

4. A strong hope that something will happen.

Her prayer was that the rain would stop for the picnic.

5. A person who prays.

She is a faithful prayer who never misses a service.