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 Implement and Adjust Exterior Lighting Why let your home’s beauty fade after sundown? — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026 Paramount‘s settlement with the 12 Democratic state attorneys general appeared to be a Yom Kippur affair, with the final signoff coming after sundown on Sunday. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026 But Yom Kippur — the holiest of Jewish holidays — starts at sundown Sunday. — Matt Calkins Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Before sundown on Saturdays and Sundays, families can visit Tricks and Treats, a kid-friendly event with crafts, costume contests and candy hunts. — Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 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
  • As dusk fell Saturday, violence erupted at the end of some of the 289 protests counted by the Interior Ministry nationwide.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Evergreen is still an operating cemetery, all 85 acres open to mourners from dawn to dusk.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of dusk
Noun
  • The ledge is in the Ramsey Cliff area of Macon County, and volunteers from the Pisgah Climbing School pulled off the dangerous rescue after sunset on Monday.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Winds will become light and variable overnight, allowing temperatures to cool efficiently after sunset.
    — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of sunset
Noun
  • The majority of his night was spent scrambling from a Seahawks defense that pressures the quarterback at the third-highest rate in the league.
    — Sam McDowell October 25, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Shai-Gilgeous Alexander scored 34 points, Ajay Mitchell had 18 off the bench, and the Oklahoma City Thunder stayed undefeated with a 108-101 victory over the Clippers on Sunday night.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of night
Noun
  • Not so much because the 37-year-old Kelce is revitalized in his twilight years.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Indeed, in 1986, many of the largest cities were bathed in permanent twilight, with only the brightest stars and planets visible from near city centers and with astronomically unacceptable conditions up to 50 miles (80 km) away.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of twilight
Noun
  • But after Vucic conceded defeat Sunday evening, ecstatic young revelers filled the streets of Belgrade and ripped down the cordons around the encampment known as Caciland.
    — JOVANA GEC, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Until then, here are some photos from Sunday evening’s game in the Pacific Northwest.
    — Jeff Rosen, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of evening
Noun
  • Law enforcement will look for signs of human blood using luminol at nightfall.
    — Alicia Roberts, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Sunlight filtered through the living room's large window during the mornings, and come nightfall, the vintage stereo system and Bluetooth radio were a total vibe for getting dressed up for dinner with a glass of wine.
    — Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of nightfall

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“Sundown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sundown. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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