prayer book

[ prair ]

noun

1. a book containing formal prayers to be used in public or private religious devotions.
2. (usually initial capital letters) Book of Common Prayer.
3. Nautical. a small holystone.

prayer book

/ prɛə /

noun

1. ecclesiast a book containing the prayers used at church services or recommended for private devotions
2. Church of England often capitals another name for Book of Common Prayer

Word History and Origins

Origin of prayer book¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

St Beuno, a seventh century abbot, was said to be so grateful to a curlew for rescuing his prayer book after it fell into the sea that he asked for all curlews to be protected.

From BBC

He wore a purple silk stole, embroidered, around his neck and held the tiniest prayer book you ever saw.

From Literature

They distributed handmade Haggadahs — prayer books for the Passover holiday — and read prayers in Hebrew, keeping to the traditional order.

From New York Times

I even had the prayer book sitting there in anticipation.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Seattle Times