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
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Theresa McKinney Published: Jun 7, 2023 National Parks After Dark: The 12 Best Things to Do Adventures in national parks don’t end at sundown. Graham Averill, Outside Online, 5 May 2025 Major airports including Atlanta and Charlotte, North Carolina, continued to report disruptions Saturday, while temperatures are expected to plunge after sundown Saturday, raising the risk that melting snow will refreeze, turning roadways treacherous. CBS News, 11 Jan. 2025 Passover began at sundown on April 12 and ends at sundown on April 20. Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025 Passover, also called Pesach, is beginning at sundown today and there is no shortage of episodes of television shows celebrating the holiday. Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sundown

Word History

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 24 May. 2025.

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sundown

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

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