evening star

American  

noun

1. a bright planet seen in the western sky at or soon after sunset, especially Venus.

2. any planet that rises before midnight.

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evening star British  

noun

1. a planet, usually Venus, seen just after sunset during the time that the planet is east of the sun Compare morning star

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Etymology

Origin of evening star

First recorded in 1525–35

Example Sentences

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evening star

On the upside, a bearish evening star in September 2025 flagged another important top, reinforcing how closely traders have respected these technical signals.

From Barron's ● Jun. 13, 2026

A double top developed following the late-February peak, while a bearish evening star pattern and a bearish engulfing candle two weeks ago highlighted weakening momentum.

From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026

Notice the base began with a dubious evening star pattern completed on March 31.

From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026

Note that the pattern began with a bearish evening star in April 2022.

From Barron's ● Mar. 30, 2026

The evening star had risen and was shining with white fire above the western woods.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien