sundown

noun

sun·​down ˈsən-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce sundown (audio)
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Examples of sundown in a Sentence

Passover ends tomorrow at sundown. we were told that the best time to see elk is at sundown
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Given the political climate, Bird said at the vigil, Shabbos — the period between Friday at sundown and Saturday at sundown — cannot currently be a period of rest. Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 31 Jan. 2026 However, the spot to really enjoy sundown is the terrace on the second floor of the spa. Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026 Bracing for biggest ice storm in a decade Officials in Georgia advised people in the state’s northern regions to get off the roads by sundown Saturday and be prepared to stay put for at least 48 hours. Thomas Peipert, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026 Look to the eastern sky after sundown to find the three stars of the Orion's Belt asterism shining in the winter sky. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 19 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sundown

Word History

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sundown was in 1620

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“Sundown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sundown. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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sundown

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

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