prayer square

noun

A knitted or crocheted square cloth, often embellished with a cross, heart, or other Christian symbol, that is used as a reminder to pray, or as a reminder of God's love.

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Meanings

nounprayer square (plural prayer squares)

plural prayer squares

  1. ChristianityA knitted or crocheted square cloth, often embellished with a cross, heart, or other Christian symbol, that is used as a reminder to pray, or as a reminder of God's love.

Origin

From prayer + square, because of the shape of the cloth.

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APA

prayer square. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prayer%20square

MLA

“prayer square.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prayer%20square. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “prayer square,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prayer%20square.

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