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

Our goal was to take it easy during the daylight hours with a gentle hike or two, and store up our energy for a nocturnal expedition come sundown. — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2026

That includes the pig Specky has been forced to kill that day, his inauguration as the new kid at the abattoir — somehow, come sundown, the beast is back, laddishly forgiving of Specky, and ready to share a pint with him. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2026

Satellite thermal sensors can now reveal which blocks bake hottest after sundown, and city planners are using this data to reprioritize projects. — Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026

Until a curfew was imposed, the protests had devolved into widespread shoplifting after sundown. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 23 Oct. 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