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
Recent Examples on the Web According to Pacific Star Gardens, strawberries are available from sun up to sundown. Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 11 May 2024 Even when the 100-degree days of summer arrive — and the heat will get here, believe me — this spot will make a lovely retreat just after sundown. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2024 The official university policy barring overnight picketing and assembly does not mention sundown. Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 8 May 2024 Beyond the four walls of the encampment lies a maze, filled with deadly mechanical creatures and doors that shut every night at sundown. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 May 2024 At sundown Monday evening, as hundreds of Israelis sat down to the Jewish Passover ceremony, the Seder, in Hostages Square in downtown Tel Aviv, a digital clock loomed over them. Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Apr. 2024 Passover, which ends at sundown Tuesday and celebrates the liberation of Hebrews from Egypt, has left Funke reflecting on whether Jews enjoy full freedom today. Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 29 Apr. 2024 The protests come as Passover is set to begin at sundown Monday. Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2024 The first Passover Seder begins at sundown on Monday, April 22, according to myjewishlearning.com. Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined above

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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 17 May. 2024.

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sundown

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

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