prayer meeting

American  

[prair] / prɛər /

noun

1. a meeting chiefly for prayer.

2. (in certain Protestant churches) a meeting in midweek, chiefly for individual prayer and the offering of testimonies of faith.

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prayer meeting British  

/ prɛə /

noun

1. Protestantism a religious meeting at which the participants offer up prayers to God

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Etymology

Origin of prayer meeting

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

In one notable exception, a player receiving medical attention on the sidelines blew a kiss to the stands, receiving a huge cheer.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

But the two-time league MVP isn’t the only Aces player receiving preferential treatment these days.

From Washington Times • Jul. 10, 2023

And there’s 6-7 sophomore Adam Grissom, another player receiving attention.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2023

The salary for a player receiving a qualifying offer would be $19.65 million for 2023.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 21, 2022

Friends and advisors reminded him that if he accepted, he’d be the only chess player ever to have a ticker-tape parade, and probably there’d never be another chess player receiving the distinction.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady