Rosary

Pronunciation: /ˈroʊzəri/

Definitions of rosary

noun a string of beads used in counting prayers, especially in the Roman Catholic Church

Example Sentences

A1 She prayed the rosary every night before bed.

A2 The rosary beads were passed down from generation to generation in her family.

B1 The rosary is a common tool used for prayer in the Catholic faith.

B2 During Lent, many Catholics choose to pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the rosary.

C1 The intricate design of the rosary beads was a work of art.

C2 The rosary has a long history dating back to the Middle Ages.

Examples of rosary in a Sentence

formal She clutched her rosary tightly as she prayed for guidance.

informal My grandmother always carries her rosary with her, she says it brings her comfort.

slang I found a cool rosary bracelet at the flea market.

figurative The rosary of memories played through her mind as she sat in silence.

Grammatical Forms of rosary

• past tense: prayed
• plural: rosaries
• comparative: more rosary
• superlative: most rosary
• present tense: prays
• future tense: will pray
• perfect tense: has prayed
• continuous tense: is praying
• singular: rosary
• positive degree: rosary
• infinitive: to pray
• gerund: praying
• participle: praying

Origin and Evolution of rosary

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'rosary' originates from the Latin word 'rosarium' which means 'rose garden'. It was used to refer to a string of prayer beads dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'rosary' has come to specifically refer to the Catholic prayer beads used in the practice of reciting prayers, particularly the Hail Mary and Our Father.