sundowner
noun
sun·down·er
ˈsən-ˌdau̇-nər 
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
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Examples of sundowner in a Sentence
sundowners showing up at a sheep station looking for work
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The most arduous task awaiting you is to pick your sundowner – one of the loveliest rituals of safari.
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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
The sprawling space, which affords guests direct and easy access to the sea, can be used for sunbathing, swimming, or sundowners.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2024
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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
The sprawling space, which affords guests direct and easy access to the sea, can be used for sunbathing, swimming, or sundowners.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2024
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“Sundowner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sundowner. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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sundowner
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sun·down·er
-ˌdau̇-nər
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