sundowner

noun

sun·​down·​er ˈsən-ˌdau̇-nər How to pronounce sundowner (audio)
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

Examples of sundowner in a Sentence

sundowners showing up at a sheep station looking for work
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Either way, days fill up with snorkeling trips, village visits, and G&T sundowners on remote beaches that have remained blissfully footprint-free. Chris Schalkx, Robb Report, 15 May 2025 One of our group caught a trout big enough to bring back to the lodge, where it was served finely filleted on blinis with sundowner cocktails. Kendall Hill, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2025 The vibrant spirit of the island is also extant across the property’s three new restaurants and bars, like the panoramic terrace bar ideal for sipping sundowners and snacking on crudo. Monica Mendal, Vogue, 13 May 2025 The animal sightings are frequent and thrilling, and the resort has fantastic post-safari cocktails; the camp’s resident mixologist might even show up to mix you a sundowner in the bush. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sundowner

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sundowner was in 1868

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“Sundowner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sundowner. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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sundowner

noun
sun·​down·​er -ˌdau̇-nər How to pronounce sundowner (audio)
Australian
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