sunset

noun

ˈsən-ˌset How to pronounce sunset (audio)
Definition of sunsetnext
as in dusk
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness the glow of the western sky at sunset

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Recent Examples of sunset In a clip from the show, granddaughter Kim Kardashian detailed that her grandmother had survived colon cancer and breast cancer and, in her sunset years, struggled with sickness resulting from the cancer treatments. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 But McKenna also recognizes the bill’s potential benefits — later sunsets encourage more activity and give businesses a boost. — Laurie Mermet, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2026 Shower and storm activity should quickly drop off after sunset, the weather service said. — Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026 Locations around Kielder Water and Northumberland National Park provide broad views toward the low west-northwest eclipse shortly before sunset. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunset
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunset
  1. dusk
  2. night
  3. twilight
  4. evening
  5. sundown
Noun
  • What’s Next In The Night Sky Over the next four weeks, the moon continues to wax, culminating in the rise — during dusk — of the full Buck Moon on July 29.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • This ring, traversing the sky for hours after dusk and before dawn, would outshine every star and planet, and be visible from every spot on Earth.
    — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of dusk
Noun
  • The card also features an IBF lightweight title defense between Raymond Muratalla and Robson Conceicao, promising an exciting night.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Forward Jason Robertson has signed a one-year, $12 million contract to remain with the Dallas Stars, the team announced Tuesday night.
    — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of night
Noun
  • The short summer nights (and this week’s first quarter moon) may make faint aurora harder to see, with lingering twilight reducing the contrast required to spot a glow low on the northern horizon.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • In the twilight of their lives, the Harlemite partners in crime are now more self-critical than ever before.
    — Niela Orr, Vulture, 20 July 2026
Definition of twilight
Noun
  • After letting go of the minor, Schmidt yelled at both his parents and Pambianchi for the remainder of the evening, aggressively getting into Pambianchi's face multiple times.
    — Gabe White, Arkansas Online, 21 July 2026
  • The potential path is long and demanding, starting with the visit of Pyunik on Wednesday evening for a first qualifying round clash that will see the winners take on either Northern Ireland’s Glentoran or Latvian side Riga.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of evening
Noun
  • The natural sweetness of the rum’s grade A molasses will require less sugar, and the structure that comes with age may inspire you to sip this one in the evening at sundown when the temperatures dip, rather than midday poolside.
    — Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Given that there’s not too much to do in Big Sur after sundown, the property thoughtfully stocks each room with s’mores kits and a small bottle of Pinot.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
Definition of sundown

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