evening star

American

noun

a bright planet seen in the western sky at or soon after sunset, especially Venus.
any planet that rises before midnight.

evening star British

noun

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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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

On March 31, the stock completed a bearish evening star that triggered a sharp 14% drawdown before finding support with a bullish hammer on April 17.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Notice the base started after a bearish evening star pattern completed on Nov. 12.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Resistance proved tough to overcome starting in April 2022, where it recorded a bearish evening star.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Whispers of an attack by the evening star.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

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