Definition of prayer
1 a (1)
:an address (such as a petition) to God or a god in word or thought
- said a prayer for the success of the voyage
(2)
:a set order of words used in praying
b
:an earnest request or wish
2
:the act or practice of praying to God or a god
- kneeling in prayer
3
:a religious service consisting chiefly of prayers
—often used in plural
4
:something prayed for
5
:a slight chance
- haven't got a prayer
