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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Without refrigeration or artificial light, meals after sundown were rare. Matt Fuchs, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024 The flyover tonight in metro Phoenix — after sundown, at 6:12 p.m. — is a particularly long one. Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024 Joshua, who officials said had autism and went by Josh or Joshie, was reported missing after sundown Saturday. Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024 Eisner drove to consecutive major fires from sundown to 2 a.m., stopping only to drop off his film at the Free Press. Bill McGraw, Detroit Free Press, 7 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sundown 

Word History

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 25 Dec. 2024.

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sundown

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

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