What is lauds meaning?

Lauds is a traditional Western Christian prayer service performed in the early morning hours, typically at sunrise. It is one of the eight canonical hours of prayer observed by monastic communities and is also known as Matins in the Roman Catholic Church. The lauds service consists of psalms, hymns, and other prayers and readings, and is intended to give praise and thanks to God for the gifts of a new day. The word "laud" comes from the Latin word "laudare", which means "to praise". In modern times, the lauds service is most commonly observed in monasteries, convents, and other religious communities, but it can also be celebrated by individuals or small groups of worshippers.