sundowner

noun

sun·down·er ˈsən-ˌdau̇-nər

[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

chiefly British : a drink taken at sundown

Examples of sundowner in a Sentence

sundowners showing up at a sheep station looking for work

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In these cases, clients first seem to notice pacing and restlessness particularly in the evening, hence the nickname, sundowner syndrome. —

Dr. Devon B. Smith, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2025 Babysitting services allow parents to enjoy a private dinner or sundowners while their children hang out in the lodge with qualified staff. —

Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025 Dinner with a view at Settimo Familiarize yourself with Rome by enjoying a sundowner cocktail with panoramic views of the city from this rooftop restaurant. —

Anna Haines, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 Touting one of the neighborhood’s highest infinity plunge pools, the furnished deck also features a hot tub and grill, and is particularly ideal for sundowners. —

Christina Liao, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sundowner