noun
- strings of beads used in Catholic prayer, typically consisting of five sets of ten beads with larger beads separating each set
- the prayers recited while using such beads, consisting of repeated Ave Marias and Paternosters
Usage: religious
Usage: religious
Examples
- The elderly woman kept several rosaries in her jewelry box.
- Catholics often pray the rosary during times of reflection.
- She fingered the beads of her rosary while meditating.
- The gift shop sold beautiful handmade rosaries.
- Many families pass down rosaries through generations.
- He carried a small rosary in his pocket for comfort.