Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vesper
noun
/ˈvɛspər/
Definition
A term that refers to the evening or the evening star, often associated with evening prayers in some religious traditions.
Examples
- The vesper bell rang out, signaling the end of the day.
- As the vesper lights began to twinkle, the town took on a magical glow.
- During the vesper hour, many people like to go for a quiet walk.
Meaning
The word ‘vesper’ can denote the evening time or the star that appears in the evening sky. In a religious context, it may refer specifically to prayers said in the evening.
Synonyms
- evening
- dusk
- twilight
