evening star

noun
UK: /ˈiːvnɪŋ stɑː/
US: /ˈiːvnɪŋ stɑːr/

  1. The planet Venus when it is visible in the western sky after sunset.

    1. The evening star shines brightly tonight.
    2. Looking west, we could clearly see the evening star amidst the twilight glow.

  2. Any bright planet that appears in the western sky at or shortly after sunset.

    1. Some nights, Jupiter is the evening star we admire.
    2. Although not always Venus, any bright celestial body might be mistaken for the evening star.

Synonyms

venus

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "evening star" in English means: The planet Venus when it is visible in the western sky after sunset., Any bright planet that appears in the western sky at or shortly after sunset..

The phonetic transcription of "evening star" is /ˈiːvnɪŋ stɑː/ in British English and /ˈiːvnɪŋ stɑːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "evening star": venus.

Example usage of "evening star": "The evening star shines brightly tonight.". More examples on the page.