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
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Johnson City officials encourage people to come before sundown to walk their historic downtown and enjoy local food, beer, wine and festivities. Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024 When is Chanukah 2024? Hanukkah runs from sundown on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, through sundown on Thursday, Jan. 2, in 2025. Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024 Hanukkah takes place from sundown on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, through sundown on Thursday, Jan. 2, in 2025. Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 6 Dec. 2024 When is Hanukkah 2024? Hanukkah begins after sundown on Wednesday, Dec. 25 this year. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sundown 

Word History

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 20 Jan. 2025.

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sundown

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

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