sundowner
noun
sun·down·er
ˈsən-ˌdau̇-nər 
1
[from his habit of arriving at a place where he hopes to obtain food and lodging too late to do any work] Australia
: hobo sense 2, vagrant sense 1a
2
chiefly British
: a drink taken at sundown
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Examples of sundowner in a Sentence
sundowners showing up at a sheep station looking for work
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Guests can enjoy a drink over a board game, newspaper or book in the lounge area (which quickly became my favourite nook), while the terrace is perfect for a sundowner.
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Julia O'Driscoll, The Week Uk, theweek, 11 June 2024
Tasveer and the Pakistan Crescent Collective will co-host a speed networking event on the American Pavilion terrace where filmmaking teams will meet with film financiers and funders to pitch their next project, followed by a cocktail sundowner reception for all participants.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 May 2024
The terraces attached to these rooms are great for breakfast and sundowner drinks.
—Prasad Ramamurthy, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2024
The vibrant spirit of the island is also extant across the property’s three new restaurants and bars, like the panoramic terrace bar ideal for sipping sundowners and snacking on crudo.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2024
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Julia O'Driscoll, The Week Uk, theweek, 11 June 2024
Tasveer and the Pakistan Crescent Collective will co-host a speed networking event on the American Pavilion terrace where filmmaking teams will meet with film financiers and funders to pitch their next project, followed by a cocktail sundowner reception for all participants.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 May 2024
The terraces attached to these rooms are great for breakfast and sundowner drinks.
—Prasad Ramamurthy, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2024
The vibrant spirit of the island is also extant across the property’s three new restaurants and bars, like the panoramic terrace bar ideal for sipping sundowners and snacking on crudo.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2024
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“Sundowner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sundowner. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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sundowner
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sun·down·er
-ˌdau̇-nər
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