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Noun — An evening prayer service in the Christian church, one of the traditional canonical hours.

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Etymology

From Old French vespres, from Late Latin vesperae, related to vesper, "evening".

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What does “vespers” mean?

The word “vespers” means an evening prayer service in the Christian church, one of the traditional canonical hours. In plain terms, a church service held in the evening, common in Catholic and Anglican tradition.

How do you pronounce “vespers”?

“Vespers” is pronounced VEHSPZ (/ˈvɛspɝz/ in IPA).

How do you use “vespers” in a sentence?

Here is “vespers” used in a sentence: “The monks gathered for vespers as the sun went down.”

What part of speech is “vespers”?

“Vespers” is a noun.

Where does the word “vespers” come from?

The word “vespers” comes from Late Latin. From Old French vespres, from Late Latin vesperae, related to vesper, "evening".

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