prayer book

noun

: a book containing prayers and often other forms and directions for worship

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Monks and nuns copied texts to produce Bibles and prayer books for worship, but also because writing was seen as a spiritual exercise. — Literary Hub, 6 July 2026 The blaze had started in the library, destroying it along with sacred Torah scrolls, prayer books and myriad other materials. — Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 4 Feb. 2026 The image is taken from a small 14th-century prayer book made for the Duchess Juta of Luxembourg. — David Opie, IndieWire, 4 Dec. 2025 Visitors can also see a 1766 prayer book — with some revolutionary edits. — Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for prayer book

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1529, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of prayer book was circa 1529

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“Prayer book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prayer%20book. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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