Vesper (Noun)
Meaning 1
A planet (usually Venus) seen at sunset in the western sky.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- Venus shines brightest in the sky when it's observed as an evening star or vesper after the sunset.
- She raised her hands, tilting her head, taking a peek through her lashes as Venus transformed into vesper just as her gondola slipped through the lagoon.
- The romantic view of vesper gazing low in the sky, its crescent shining bright against the last wisps of cloud that burned scarlet was incomparable to her experience that morning when Mars emerged early before her love said goodbyes on his walk down.
- Amid the noise and fury of the city, it was a rare delight for her to catch the sight of vesper in the evening sky, glimmering as if encouraging her to stay and let sorrow take its course.
- She lifted the silver locket that reflected the silhouette of vesper within the twilight hues that blended cityscapes with the slow burn of an evening sky as night gradually descended.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A late afternoon or evening worship service.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The church held a vesper service on Sundays at 5 pm, featuring music and prayer.
- The vesper bell tolled softly as the congregation gathered for the evening worship.
- In many Episcopal churches, a vesper service is a traditional way to end the day.
- The vesper choir sang a beautiful rendition of the evening hymn.
- The priest led the vesper service with a reflective sermon and a blessing.