sundown

noun

sun·​down ˈsən-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce sundown (audio)
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Examples of sundown in a Sentence

Passover ends tomorrow at sundown. we were told that the best time to see elk is at sundown
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In one scene, Steven had the camera on the roof of a building, right at sundown before magic hour, as all these police cars go chasing after the characters. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 June 2026 In this lush sanctuary along the Golden Isles of Georgia, Sea Island can curate a three-day itinerary from sunup to sundown, prioritizing your well-being. Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 9 June 2026 Restaurants and bars near the beach, including a couple right on the sand, keep visitors happy from sunup to long after sundown. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026 It can be used as a beach cover-up, worn over a tank, and thrown on after sundown. Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sundown

Word History

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sundown was in 1620

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“Sundown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sundown. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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sundown

noun
sun·​down -ˌdau̇n How to pronounce sundown (audio)

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