sundown

noun

sun·​down ˈsən-ˌdau̇n 

: sunset sense 2

Synonyms of sundown

• dusk
• sunset
• night
• twilight
• evening
• nightfall

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

The outages could begin after sundown and continue through Saturday afternoon, with Diablo winds, low humidity and dry vegetation driving the risk. — Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Insider tip Head to the poolside rooftop bar on Level 8 at sundown for cocktails and sweeping vistas across the city toward the Hollywood Hills. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026

Right after sundown, the summer Milky Way still stretches from nearly overhead toward the southwestern horizon. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Implement and Adjust Exterior Lighting Why let your home’s beauty fade after sundown? — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing sundown

• sundown town

Rhymes for sundown

• adown
• blowdown
• breakdown
• countdown
• crackdown
• crosstown
• downtown
• drawdown
• dropdown
• facedown
• godown
• hometown

Kids Definition

sundown

noun

sun·​down -ˌdau̇n 

: sunset sense 2