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sundown

noun

ˈsən-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce sundown (audio)
Definition of sundownnext
as in dusk
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness we were told that the best time to see elk is at sundown

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Recent Examples of sundown Hochul has also ordered New York State Police to step up patrols near synagogues and other Jewish organizations during the holidays, which start with Rosh Hashanah at sundown Friday and continue with Yom Kippur later in the month. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 8 Sep. 2026 The planet slips quickly from view, setting just 35 minutes after sundown by month's end. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 5 Sep. 2026 From noting a guest’s preference for breakfast to thoughtful touches like female service staff attending to single female guests post sundown, at every touchpoint, there is thought, care, and sensitivity to ensure complete ease. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 The mountainous landscape and wilderness also help this destination earn its place as a stunning spot for sundown. — Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sundown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sundown
  1. dusk
  2. sunset
  3. night
  4. twilight
  5. evening
  6. nightfall
Noun
  • There are also ways to protect against mosquito bites, including insect repellents containing DEET or picaridin, avoiding outdoor activities at dawn and dusk, and wearing loose fitting long sleeved shirts and pants when outdoors.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The Bank of Japan headquarters stand at dusk on September 14, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of dusk
Noun
  • Their journey to rural Massachusetts to confront a family curse evokes the danger of historic ‘sundown towns,’ where Black travelers were not permitted to be outside past sunset.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Solar panels generate electricity only when sunlight is available, but power demand can remain high after sunset or rise sharply at other times of the day.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of sunset
Noun
  • With the town motel still not having been rebuilt, John stays at Hal’s for the night, where feeding his carnivorous alien plant Earl helps the former hero’s demise truly set in.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Projections by public broadcaster ARD on Sunday night indicated that Merz's center-right Christian Democratic Union, or CDU, came in with just 5% in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania -- the lowest result since World War II for the party in any state.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of night
Noun
  • To find it, look low above the southwestern horizon after sunset, where Venus will be easy to spot despite the lingering twilight.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • But there have also been many mid-30s former All-Stars who couldn’t muster anything remotely close to greatness during their twilight tours with the Heat.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of twilight
Noun
  • Cesar Palomo, 23, was arrested Sunday evening and is facing a charge of capital murder of multiple persons.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026
  • On Sunday evening, the three-time All Star shared a photo that appeared to have been taken in the team’s clubhouse.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of evening
Noun
  • By nightfall, the protests turned violent, people hurling bricks and taking down the American flag in favor of the Confederate colors.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
  • By nightfall, nearly 3,000 people were dead in lower Manhattan, at the Pentagon and in a field outside Shanksville, Pa.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of nightfall

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“Sundown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sundown. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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