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
Examples of sundowner in a Sentence
sundowners showing up at a sheep station looking for work
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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.
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Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Each individual suite is designed with relaxation in mind, with private fireplaces, rain showers and copper bathtubs all installed in each space, while guests are also welcome to take advantage of the on-site fitness center, infinity pool and sundowner space all throughout their stay.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
For sundowners, head to the rooftop bar, Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot (known as WTF), for chill-out tunes and a Flamingo cocktail.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Nov. 2023
The drinks are great too, and the terrace bar out the back, with a picaresque view of Lamma harbor, is a magical place for sundowners.
—Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
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Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
Each individual suite is designed with relaxation in mind, with private fireplaces, rain showers and copper bathtubs all installed in each space, while guests are also welcome to take advantage of the on-site fitness center, infinity pool and sundowner space all throughout their stay.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
For sundowners, head to the rooftop bar, Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot (known as WTF), for chill-out tunes and a Flamingo cocktail.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Nov. 2023
The drinks are great too, and the terrace bar out the back, with a picaresque view of Lamma harbor, is a magical place for sundowners.
—Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sundowner
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“Sundowner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sundowner. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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sundowner
noun
sun·down·er
-ˌdau̇-nər
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