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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Meanwhile, Louis Vuitton has snagged a midday slot on Sept. 30 for its show at the Louvre, having previously shown toward the end of the week at sundown. Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 24 July 2025 It's laid back enough for a casual Saturday-afternoon hang but can morph into an intimate date-night spot when the lights lower at sundown and votive candles flicker atop each table. Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025 By late afternoon, bull butting begins, to end at sundown. Camilla Wright, semafor.com, 11 July 2025 Just before sundown on the final day of the trial, Combs’ attorneys exited the courthouse looking like Ocean’s Eleven in front of the Bellagio fountain. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 9 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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sundown

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

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