noun
vesper
VESS-per/vˈɛspɝ/
Venus as seen in the evening sky.
Vesper shines brightly in the western sky after sunset.
Etymology
Latin vesper meant both “evening” and “evening star.” In the prayer sense, the time of day gives its name to the religious observance held then.
In context
to be led to us by the song leaders. Then the benediction will be pronounced by our speaker, Dr. Robin uh Saban. So, this will be the flow of our vesper worship um this evening.
More examples
- A thin crescent moon hangs near Vesper at dusk.
- We watch Vesper until it disappears below the horizon.
- The poem describes Vesper as a beacon in the evening sky.
Forms
vesper
Similar words
- evening star
- The usual name for Venus when visible after sunset.
- Venus
- Names the planet regardless of when it is visible.