noun
vespers
VEHSPZ
Vespers (noun) means an evening prayer service in the Christian church, one of the traditional canonical hours. Example: “The monks gathered for vespers as the sun went down.”
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An evening prayer service in the Christian church, one of the traditional canonical hours.
"The monks gathered for vespers as the sun went down."
How to use vespers
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA church service held in the evening, common in Catholic and Anglican tradition.
Common pairings
evening vespers
sing vespers
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Etymology
From Old French vespres, from Late Latin vesperae, related to vesper, "evening".
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Frequently asked questions
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".
