sundown

noun

ˈsən-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce sundown (audio)
Definition of sundownnext
as in dusk
the time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness we were told that the best time to see elk is at sundown

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Recent Examples of sundown In one scene, Steven had the camera on the roof of a building, right at sundown before magic hour, as all these police cars go chasing after the characters. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 June 2026 In this lush sanctuary along the Golden Isles of Georgia, Sea Island can curate a three-day itinerary from sunup to sundown, prioritizing your well-being. — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 9 June 2026 Restaurants and bars near the beach, including a couple right on the sand, keep visitors happy from sunup to long after sundown. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026 It can be used as a beach cover-up, worn over a tank, and thrown on after sundown. — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sundown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sundown
  1. dusk
  2. sunset
  3. night
  4. twilight
  5. evening
  6. nightfall
Noun
  • One Tuesday at dusk, children played around the monument while adults read the plaques on the June Bug’s wings that reflect the major milestones of a life of entrepreneurship and daring.
    — Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Stop at Height of Land for a wide-angle view of Mooselookmeguntic Lake surrounded by mountains, then watch for moose along quieter roads around dawn and dusk.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of dusk
Noun
  • And for Lion’s Head, beat the crowds by starting your hike approximately 2-3 hours before sunset.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Take advantage of milder temperatures—and post-work sunsets before daylight savings kick in—by rounding off your look with oversized frames.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of sunset
Noun
  • Yan, however, only made the eighth appearance of his career Tuesday night.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • El-Sayed appeared on Fox News for a 30-minute interview on Monday night, but the Piker incident did not come up.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of night
Noun
  • But there have also been many mid-30s former All-Stars who couldn’t muster anything remotely close to greatness during their twilight tours with the Heat.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026
  • All of that and more makes for an enticing season ahead, and a lot to wonder about, with the 2026 Chiefs … and their capacity to add more luster to Arrowhead’s legacy in its twilight years.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of twilight
Noun
  • After this evening’s deadline, there will still be some significant leagues at play in the transfer market.
    — Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Outer bands of the storm could be seen by early evening on the National Weather Service radar in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of evening
Noun
  • The Perseid meteor shower reaches its annual peak, meaning that observers under clear skies who stick it out into nightfall will be able to see yet another beautiful spectacle.
    — Claire Cameron & Lee Billings, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026
  • It was named the Indian Creek Fire and a large smoke plume could be seen before nightfall on Tuesday.
    — Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of nightfall

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“Sundown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sundown. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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