sundown

noun

sun·​down ˈsən-ˌdau̇n 

: sunset sense 2

Synonyms of sundown

• dusk
• sunset
• night
• twilight
• evening
• nightfall

Examples of sundown in a Sentence

Passover ends tomorrow at sundown.

we were told that the best time to see elk is at sundown

Recent Examples on the Web

And for the first time, the small community bakery is selling its kosher goods to the community — just in time for Rosh Hashanah, which begins at sundown on Friday and marks the new year on the Hebrew Calendar. — Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

The High Holy Days start with Rosh Hashanah on Friday at sundown. — Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

Hochul has also ordered New York State Police to step up patrols near synagogues and other Jewish organizations during the holidays, which start with Rosh Hashanah at sundown Friday and continue with Yom Kippur later in the month. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 8 Sep. 2026

The planet slips quickly from view, setting just 35 minutes after sundown by month's end. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing sundown

• sundown town

Rhymes for sundown

• adown
• blowdown
• breakdown
• countdown
• crackdown
• crosstown
• downtown
• drawdown
• dropdown
• facedown
• godown
• hometown

Kids Definition

sundown

noun

sun·​down -ˌdau̇n 

: sunset sense 2