sundown

noun

sun·​down ˈsən-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce sundown (audio)
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Passover ends tomorrow at sundown. we were told that the best time to see elk is at sundown
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But why save sparkle for sundown? — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 27 May 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 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 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 See All Example Sentences for sundown

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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 8 Jul. 2026.

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