The meaning of BLESSING is the act or words of one that blesses. How to use blessing in a sentence.

A priest or bishop usually blesses with his hand, but may use a blessing cross, candles, an icon, the Chalice or Gospel Book to bestow blessings, always making the Sign of the Cross therewith. When …

The mass always ends with a blessing. We ask God's blessing on Joan at this difficult time.

The act of one that blesses. 2. A short prayer said before or after a meal; grace. 3. Something promoting or contributing to happiness, well-being, or prosperity; a boon. 4. Approbation; approval: This plan …

If something is done with someone's blessing, it is done with their approval and support.

the act or words of a person who blesses: The priest gave his blessing to the soldiers. a favor or gift (as bestowed by God), thereby bringing happiness: the blessings of liberty.

BLESSING definition: the act or words of a person who blesses. See examples of blessing used in a sentence.

There are 14 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun blessing, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Definition of blessing noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

• Poor Jonas' death was a blessing in disguise, though one could wish it had happened differently. • Know that every year brings its own peculiar mix of disasters and blessings.