sundown

noun

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

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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At sundown, guests can head to an indoor aquarium themed to a lost city. Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Amenities: Pool, spa, 6 bars and restaurants, breakfast, gym, rooftop bar Bonus Tip: All guests are invited for the daily sundown Social Hour at Bar. Chris Schalkx, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2025 All food and liquid is disallowed between sundown on the eve of Yom Kippur until sundown the following day. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 30 Aug. 2025 Shane Smith and the Saints, Bowen, and American Aquarium played before sundown, powering through a sweltering August day in Central Texas. Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025 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 18 Sep. 2025.

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sundown

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

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