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Use It in a Sentence: vespertine

The adjective comes from the Latin vespertinus, meaning evening, and a Victorian garden book used it for flowers that open fully toward dusk; Vera has other ideas.

On air: Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock on BBN This Morning
Published 9:15 AM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

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First reported by en.wiktionary.org: “vespertine”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 9:15 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe word is vespertine. Ves. Per. Tine. Adjective. Describes something that occurs in the evening.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIn a sentence: Brock's vespertine forecast calls for drizzle and a personal betrayal.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOh, I love it. Vespertine is such a practical word for anyone who actually works after dark.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThat is not what it means.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFinally, a word for why I'm most productive when the sun goes down.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAnd Hank, you're the opposite—you're matutinal. Alert, eager, probably annoying before breakfast.