1. an evening prayer service in Christian churches, especially in the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions
Usage: religious; often capitalized when referring to the specific liturgical service
2. evening prayers or worship in general
Usage: broader religious context

Examples

• The monks gathered in the chapel for vespers at sunset.
• She attended vespers every Sunday evening at the cathedral.
• The choir sang beautifully during the vespers service.
• Vespers began promptly at six o’clock.
• The family said their vespers together before dinner.
• The church bells rang to announce the start of vespers.