dusk

adjective

\ ˈdəsk

Definition of dusk

(Entry 1 of 3)

: dusky beginning to grow dusk outside

dusk

verb

dusked; dusking; dusks

Definition of dusk (Entry 2 of 3)

intransitive verb

: to become dark the dusking room

transitive verb

: to make dark or gloomy a gray light dusked the room— William Sansom … his … formality dusked by the saturnine mood of ill health.— Herman Melville

dusk

noun

Definition of dusk (Entry 3 of 3)

1 : the darker part of twilight especially at night The park closes at dusk.

2 : darkness or semidarkness caused by the shutting out of light

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Examples of dusk in a Sentence

Adjective

under a dusk sky, the campers wearily bedded down for the night

Verb

the grief-stricken woman continued to sit in the dusking room until she was completely enveloped in darkness

Noun

The park closes at dusk. we stopped playing at dusk, since it was getting too dark to see the ball

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

The celebration will conclude with fireworks at dusk. — Jennifer Whidden, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Here's everything you need to know for 4th of July in Milwaukee and the suburbs," 13 June 2019 When: At dusk (8 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.), the second Friday of the month, July-October Other details: Popcorn and candy is sold on-site; Patrons encouraged to bring their own drinks and flash lights. — Chuck Barney, The Mercury News, "Movies under the stars: Where to see SF Bay Area outdoor flicks," 12 June 2019 The whole land was covered by white, cold snow, and the blue tint at dusk made it even cooler. — David Oliver, USA TODAY, "See the stunning photos: National Geographic's travel photo contest winners revealed," 12 June 2019 The six-acre, 30-room property has its own private lagoon and dock, and the best way to arrive is by seaplane at dusk. — Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Best Places to Visit in July," 29 May 2019 At dusk the fluorescent streetlights came on and hurt his eyes. — Amos Oz, Harper's magazine, "Setting the World to Rights," 10 Apr. 2019 The rows of colorful Victorian homes in Haight-Ashbury and the golden dusks that burn on the horizon in the Sunset District form an ideal backdrop to the screeching chaos of woolly dudes in Dickies smoking spliffs and flying down the streets. — Noah Johnson, GQ, "Meet GX1000, the Fastest, Most Fearless Crew in Skateboarding," 4 Apr. 2018 Lights are crucial to keep the dusk or dawn rider safe. — Tyghe Trimble, Popular Mechanics, "Bike Commuter's Christmas: Gadget Gift Guide," 11 Mar. 2010 The orange flames and column of grey and black smoke belching into the pale Parisian sky at dusk augured some new, inevitably lesser era—the near-death of one of the most iconic buildings of western civilization. — Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, "Notre Dame Cathedral Will Never Be the Same—and That's Ok," 19 Apr. 2019

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