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
Recent Examples on the Web How to deal with anxiety around sunset Combatting icky feelings at sundown will depend on what’s causing them in the first place. Lauren Mazzo, SELF, 16 Oct. 2024 Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in Judaism, begins at sundown on Friday. Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024 The opening ceremony and parade takes place after sundown Thursday, Oct. 17. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 7 Oct. 2024 Happy Frights is kid-friendly, whereas Haunting Nights, which starts at sundown, is recommended for guests 13 and up. Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sundown 

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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 5 Nov. 2024.

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sundown

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

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