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

The daily chart shows the nascent move lower after the stock advanced 12% following earnings on Feb. 19, which two sessions later completed a bearish evening star.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

One can add to above the potential double bottom pivot of $56.97 that was created following the completion of a bearish evening star on Feb. 10.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Circle has fallen 76% from its June 23 peak, soundly rejected at the round $300 level during the middle session of a bearish evening star.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

That peak coincided with the break below of a bull flag with the completion of a bearish evening star last October, confirmed by the heaviest monthly volume in nearly eight years.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

Whispers of an attack by the evening star.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull