sundown

noun

sun·​down ˈsən-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce sundown (audio)
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Examples of sundown in a Sentence

Passover ends tomorrow at sundown. we were told that the best time to see elk is at sundown
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The crash happened before sundown Saturday at 24th Street and Michigan Avenue along Motor Row. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 17 May 2026 From sundown on Friday, May 15, to nightfall on Saturday, May 16, friends, families and communities of all backgrounds are invited to come together in rest and reflection. Daniella Greenbaum Davis, Washington Post, 13 May 2026 Guests tend to gather at the patio bar to share stories of their treks over a few cocktails at sundown. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026 This devastating tornado hit the small town of Saragosa in Reeves County just before sundown. Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sundown

Word History

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 21 May. 2026.

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sundown

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

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