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
