sundowner

noun

sun·down·er ˈsən-ˌdau̇-nər

[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

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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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 See all Example Sentences for sundowner