siddur

American  

[see-door, si-duhr, si-door, sid-er] / siˈdur, ˈsɪ dər, sɪˈdʊər, ˈsɪd ər /

noun

Hebrew.

plural

siddurim,

plural

siddurs

1. a Jewish prayer book designed for use chiefly on days other than festivals and holy days; a daily prayer book.

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siddur British  

/ ˈsɪdʊə, siːˈduːr /

noun

1. Judaism the Jewish prayer book

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Etymology

Origin of siddur

siddūr literally, arrangement

Example Sentences

The lights of the parlor room dimmed, and the boy began saying the Kaddish louder, at full volume, once more before snapping the siddur shut.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

The moment the amidah ended, he muttered, “I’ll be back in a sec,” left his siddur on his chair, and slipped out of the hall toward the restrooms.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

He sat back down in the armchair, turning the siddur in his hands but not opening it.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny