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

The natural sweetness of the rum’s grade A molasses will require less sugar, and the structure that comes with age may inspire you to sip this one in the evening at sundown when the temperatures dip, rather than midday poolside. — Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Given that there’s not too much to do in Big Sur after sundown, the property thoughtfully stocks each room with s’mores kits and a small bottle of Pinot. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026

Pae’s 2025 successor bill, HB 2012, initially sought to remove the July 1 sundown date altogether. — Maya Henry, Oklahoma Watch, 30 June 2026

The chicks, born to piping plovers Imani and Sea Rocket, emerged from their nest near Montrose Pier under the watchful eyes of volunteer bird monitors, who spent sunup to sundown waiting to confirm all four eggs had successfully hatched. — Chicago Tribune, 17 June 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