“Rosary” or “Rosery”—Which to use?

“Rosary” or “Rosery”

Overview

rosary / rosery are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

rosary: (noun) a string of beads used in counting prayers (especially by Catholics).

rosery: NA

Pronunciation

rosary: r·OW·z·er·iy

rosery: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “rosary”

…sunrise, a heart drawing, a rosary, a "Hope" signage, butterflies, and
…of Library and Information Science, Rosary College, River Forest, Illinois (1995-1997)
THE THORN ROSARY: Selected Prose Poems & New…
…of America, Drexel University, and Rosary College) and directed the American…
…of Our Lady of the Rosary
…of Our Lady of the Rosary (), the shrine comprises the…
Holy Rosary High School, Flint (closed 1987;…
…of Our Lady of the Rosary (later known as Our Lady…
Our Lady of the Rosary High School, Detroit (closed 1960)
Rosary High School, Detroit (closed 1974)

Examples of “rosery”

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