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

Synonyms

• bindle stiff
• bum
• bummer
• hobo
• swaggie [chiefly Australian]
• swagman [chiefly Australian]
• tramp
• vagabond
• vagrant

Examples of sundowner in a Sentence

sundowners showing up at a sheep station looking for work

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s that beach bar, which fills up at sundowner hour and serves fresh sushi along with its fruity cocktails. —Ann Abel, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024

The most arduous task awaiting you is to pick your sundowner – one of the loveliest rituals of safari. —Holden Frith, The Week Uk, theweek, 26 Oct. 2024

Guests can enjoy sundowners at Oshen, a sleek Aisan-fusion rooftop lounge with small plates and handcrafted cocktails where panoramic ocean views steal the spotlight. —Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2024

From helicopter and balloon rides to drives and sundowners; from luxury camps to personal and profound community experiences, each day was perfectly planned and yet full of surprises. —Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

sundowner

noun

sun·​down·​er -ˌdau̇-nər 

Australian

: tramp entry 2 sense 1, hobo