sundowner

noun

sun·​down·​er ˈsən-ˌdau̇-nər How to pronounce sundowner (audio)
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

Examples of sundowner in a Sentence

sundowners showing up at a sheep station looking for work
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The introduction of Luangwa Gin and Vodka is also designed to enhance the guest experience at the company’s safari lodges, particularly during one of the most cherished traditions of the African safari: the sundowner. Rachel King, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024 And sundowners at the Mnara, the resort’s striking observation tower, provided opportunities for our entire crew to be outside, observing the surrounding fever tree forest and spotting out elephants outside of a safari jeep. Tanveer Badal, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for sundowner 

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sundowner was in 1868

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“Sundowner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sundowner. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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sundowner

noun
sun·​down·​er -ˌdau̇-nər How to pronounce sundowner (audio)
Australian
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