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rosary

ROH-zuh-ree

Rosary (noun) means a string of beads used, especially by Catholics, to count prayers as they are recited. Example: “Her grandmother always kept a rosary in her coat pocket.”

noun
1
A string of beads used, especially by Catholics, to count prayers as they are recited.
"Her grandmother always kept a rosary in her coat pocket."
2
The set of prayers recited using such beads.
"The family said the rosary together every evening during Lent."

How to use rosary

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPrayer beads used in Catholic devotion, or the prayers said while using them.

Common pairings
say the rosary a string of rosary beads

Word forms

rosaries plural

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Etymology

From Latin rosarium, "rose garden," reused in church Latin for a garland of prayers — the same root that gives us "rosarium."

Origin: Latin

prayer beads

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Frequently asked questions

What does “rosary” mean?

The word “rosary” means a string of beads used, especially by Catholics, to count prayers as they are recited. In plain terms, prayer beads used in Catholic devotion, or the prayers said while using them.

How do you pronounce “rosary”?

“Rosary” is pronounced ROH-zuh-ree (/ˈɹoʊzəɹi/ in IPA).

How do you use “rosary” in a sentence?

Here is “rosary” used in a sentence: “Her grandmother always kept a rosary in her coat pocket.”

What part of speech is “rosary”?

“Rosary” is a noun.

Where does the word “rosary” come from?

The word “rosary” comes from Latin. From Latin rosarium, "rose garden," reused in church Latin for a garland of prayers — the same root that gives us "rosarium.".

Is “rosary” a common word?

“Rosary” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “rosary” have?

“Rosary” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a string of beads used, especially by Catholics, to count prayers as they are recited.

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