rosary

noun
UK: /ˈrəʊ.zər.i/
US: /ˈroʊ.zər.i/

  1. A string of beads used by Roman Catholics to count prayers.

    1. She held her rosary tightly.
    2. The old woman fingered her rosary as she quietly prayed for her family's safety.

  2. A form of prayer involving repeated sequences of the Lord's Prayer, Hail Mary, and Glory Be.

    1. They say the rosary every night.
    2. During Lent, the church holds a special rosary service each Wednesday evening.

  3. The prayers said using a rosary.

    1. She recited the rosary in Latin.
    2. The community gathered to pray the rosary for world peace and understanding.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rosary" in English means: A string of beads used by Roman Catholics to count prayers., A form of prayer involving repeated sequences of the Lord's Prayer, Hail Mary, and Glory Be., The prayers said using a rosary..

The phonetic transcription of "rosary" is /ˈrəʊ.zər.i/ in British English and /ˈroʊ.zər.i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "rosary": "She held her rosary tightly.". More examples on the page.