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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The attack happened just before the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, which began at sundown on Sunday. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 2 June 2025 Shavuot is celebrated for two days, this year beginning at sundown on Sunday, June 1 and ending at nightfall on Tuesday, June 3. Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025 After sundown, wolves trot along the banks, checking territorial boundaries and seeking food. Alann B. Steen, Outdoor Life, 21 May 2025 The caravan of waste-haulers continued in the days that followed, often arriving after sundown or in the dark hours before dawn. Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025 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 15 Jun. 2025.

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sundown

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

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