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 In one scene, Steven had the camera on the roof of a building, right at sundown before magic hour, as all these police cars go chasing after the characters. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 June 2026 In this lush sanctuary along the Golden Isles of Georgia, Sea Island can curate a three-day itinerary from sunup to sundown, prioritizing your well-being. — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 9 June 2026 Restaurants and bars near the beach, including a couple right on the sand, keep visitors happy from sunup to long after sundown. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026 It can be used as a beach cover-up, worn over a tank, and thrown on after sundown. — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 6 June 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
  • People who are at high risk are urged to be especially cautious outdoors at dusk and dawn, when mosquito activity is highest.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • For many, Menorca, one of Spain’s Balearic Islands, is synonymous with summer which makes Son Ermità like the thrill of the first dip in the sea in the morning or the joy of the last swim at dusk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of dusk
Noun
  • Food is a highlight; Lebanese-meets-Mediterranean dishes never miss at all-day dining spot Lenea, while sunset-adjacent Japanese plates sing at Mimi Kakushi.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • That means bedrooms are holding onto heat longer, even well after sunset.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of sunset
Noun
  • Hundreds of miles away, Ukrainian drone crews had barely paused after the night’s work before starting to prepare for another attack.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The numbers are vast and climbing again but during the countdown to another season, beginning on Friday night, there has been another timely marker to illustrate the rapid financial growth of the Premier League and its elite.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of night
Noun
  • 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
  • All of that and more makes for an enticing season ahead, and a lot to wonder about, with the 2026 Chiefs … and their capacity to add more luster to Arrowhead’s legacy in its twilight years.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of twilight
Noun
  • Police characterized the incident Sunday evening near the city’s West End neighborhood as a family disturbance.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Her first touch in just 28 seconds led to a rebound goal, evening it at 2 in the 68th minute.
    — Phuoc Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of evening
Noun
  • The Perseid meteor shower reaches its annual peak, meaning that observers under clear skies who stick it out into nightfall will be able to see yet another beautiful spectacle.
    — Claire Cameron & Lee Billings, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026
  • It was named the Indian Creek Fire and a large smoke plume could be seen before nightfall on Tuesday.
    — Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of nightfall

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“Sundown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sundown. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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