sundowner

noun

sun·​down·​er ˈsən-ˌdau̇-nər 

1

[from his habit of arriving at a place where he hopes to obtain food and lodging too late to do any work] Australia : hobo sense 2, vagrant sense 1a

2

chiefly British : a drink taken at sundown

Synonyms of sundowner

• bum
• beggar
• hobo
• tramp
• swagman
• transient
• swaggie
• vagabond
• vagrant

Examples of sundowner in a Sentence

sundowners showing up at a sheep station looking for work

Recent Examples on the Web

Evening cruises focus on wildlife and scenery rather than adrenaline, but always with a sundowner and a snack. —Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026

Next up is Mila, which sits right in prime lion country in the Serengeti; the spot offers up sundowners in the savannah and dinner beneath the stars, too, among other adventures. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 May 2026

The Koroi team can also arrange lunch and dinner in the forest, and memorable sundowners in achingly picturesque spots in the shadow of Mount Meru. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026

Want to enjoy sundowners via boat cruise on the lake? —Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sundowner

• homeowner
• landowner
• shipowner
• donor
• kroner
• kronor
• loner
• owner
• stoner
• toner

Kids Definition

sundowner

noun

sun·​down·​er -ˌdau̇-nər 

Australian

: tramp entry 2 sense 1, hobo