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
  • The galaxy arches high across the sky, with its brightest and most detailed regions now well placed after dusk.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The park is open from dawn to dusk, several benches are scattered throughout the trail system and restrooms are available at the trailhead.
    — Nick Wagner, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of dusk
Noun
  • This case is small enough for spontaneous games by the lake, in an airport lounge, or after a long lunch that stretches into sunset cocktails—even the simplest games deserve first-class treatment.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Insider tip Follow the paths through the lavender fields at sunset, when the bees begin to settle and the fields catch the last of the ethereal light.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of sunset
Noun
  • The finish was one of 12 on the night, a card volume that turned Belgrade into a record-setter.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Ben Williamson scored the tiebreaking run on a wild pitch in the 11th inning and Junior Caminero added a two-out RBI single as Tampa Bay rallied to beat Colorado 9-7 on Tuesday night after the Rockies roughed up Freddy Peralta in his Rays debut.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of night
Noun
  • Only from this path of totality, day will briefly turn to twilight and, in a clear sky, the sun’s corona will become visible around the moon for up to 2 minutes 18 seconds.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • As the moon completely covers the sun, day will briefly turn to twilight, revealing the sun's faint outer atmosphere, the corona.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of twilight
Noun
  • In a post on social media on Tuesday, Zelenskyy said emergency response efforts had been ongoing in Zaporizhzhia after the city was struck with North Korean ballistic missiles on Monday evening.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Separately, a senior military officer with the forces of powerful commander Khalifa Hifter was killed in a car bomb Monday evening in the eastern city of Benghazi, authorities said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of evening
Noun
  • 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
  • After pulling into their campsite well after nightfall, the couple climbed into bed, wondering what and who surrounded them.
    — Sarah Silbiger, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of nightfall

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