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
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Currently, Mercury sets about 90 minutes after sunset; about a half hour after sundown look for it about 10 degrees above the west-southwest horizon. Joe Rao, Space.com, 26 Feb. 2025 In particular, in parking lots after sundown, attendees get on top of police cars and engage in violent behavior like throwing glass bottles. Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025 Manager Ali Yasser Ali explains that the Middle East's bustling nightlife means many people enjoy drinking coffee after sundown. To replicate that experience in HamCo, Yafa is open later than many other local coffee shops. Justin L. MacK, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025 Things to know before going: reservations are required, cash only, and minors are not allowed after sundown since clothing is optional in the evenings. Jennifer Broome, The Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2025 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 12 Mar. 2025.

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sundown

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

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