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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In the mornings, sunlight streams in through the skylight overhead to bathe the place in warmth, while at sundown, the surrounding forests in Hunter invite you to tee up the outdoor fire pit and take it all in. Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025 Flames from the crash, shortly before sundown after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, ignited a string of fires in an industrial corridor adjacent to the airport, forcing authorities to halt flight operations through the night, officials said. Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025 Afternoon temps in the 60s, 70s and 80s will drop into the 50s and 60s after sundown. Doyle Rice, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025 For many in those areas, temperatures will drop to the 50s and 60s by sundown. Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 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 13 Nov. 2025.

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sundown

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

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