Definition of "blessing" in English

noun

1. Some kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward.

2. A pronouncement invoking divine aid.

3. Good fortune.

   • He was given blessings hoping he would pass his final exam.

4. (paganism) A modern pagan ceremony.

5. The act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval.

   • We will not proceed without the executive director's blessing.

6. Something someone is glad of.

   • After two weeks of sun, last night's rainfall was a blessing.

7. A prayer before a meal; grace.

8. A group of unicorns.

   • Then a blessing of unicorns charged into the studio, and I was carried away to be re-educated.

verb

1. present participle and gerund of bless