vespers

noun plural but singular or plural in construction, ves·pers often capitalized \ˈves-pərz\

: an evening prayer service in some Christian churches

Full Definition of VESPERS

: the sixth of the canonical hours that is said or sung in the late afternoon

: a service of evening worship

Anglo-French vespres, from Medieval Latin vesperae, from Latin, plural of vespera evening; akin to Latin vesper evening star

First Known Use: 1595

VESPERS Defined for Kids

noun plural , ves·pers often cap \ˈve-spərz\

: a late afternoon or evening church service

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