breviary UK /ˈbɹɛv.ɪ.əɹ.i/US /ˈbɹɛv.i.ɛɹ.i/ noun2 •A book containing prayers, hymns, and so on for everyday use at the canonical hours.Sister took out her breviary and said her evening office. — 2009 •(no longer used) A brief statement or summary. formsbreviaries