sundown

noun

sun·​down ˈsən-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce sundown (audio)

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 Keep the party going at Detroit Shipping Co., at 474 Peterboro St., until sundown. Detroit Free Press, 20 Mar. 2024 For others, such as Roman Catholicism, Lent ends at sundown on Thursday, March 28, 2024, known as Maundy, or Holy, Thursday. Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Mar. 2024 My recipe for rest starts hours before my head hits the pillow, around sundown. Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024 In 2024, Passover will begin in the evening of Monday, April 22, and will last through April 30 just after sundown. Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 9 Mar. 2024 For her mother’s birthday on Nov. 12, Ramirez took her to Rosemead Boulevard to witness the unusual sundown spectacle of squawking parrots plunging into the trees. Louis Sahagún, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2024 However, with all those features, including a radio, a low-blue light, tap-control snooze, sundown/sunrise light, and more, comes a lot of settings to adjust. Rachael Hogg, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2023 Ramadan begins at sundown on Sunday, March 10, and ends at sundown on Tuesday, April 9, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Mar. 2024 Muslims observe Ramadan by increasing our worship, which includes prayers, giving to charity, and fasting from food and drink from sunrise to sundown. Azmia Ricchuito, SELF, 7 Mar. 2024

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'sundown.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sundown was in 1620

Dictionary Entries Near sundown

Cite this Entry

“Sundown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sundown. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

sundown

noun
sun·​down -ˌdau̇n How to pronounce sundown (audio)

More from Merriam-Webster on sundown

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!