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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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 Original price $2,517 Enjoy beautiful end-of-summer sunsets while cooking up some seriously sizzling dinners with this sundown sizzle bundle. Caitlyn Martyn May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025 But this long-sleeved, breathable top will keep you comfortable from sun-up to sundown. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025 That’s where a live frog would be, especially just before dawn or from sundown to dark. Anthony A. Ciuffa, Outdoor Life, 7 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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sundown

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

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