sundown

noun

sun·​down ˈsən-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce sundown (audio)
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Passover ends tomorrow at sundown. we were told that the best time to see elk is at sundown
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The outages could begin after sundown and continue through Saturday afternoon, with Diablo winds, low humidity and dry vegetation driving the risk. — Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026 Insider tip Head to the poolside rooftop bar on Level 8 at sundown for cocktails and sweeping vistas across the city toward the Hollywood Hills. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026 Right after sundown, the summer Milky Way still stretches from nearly overhead toward the southwestern horizon. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Implement and Adjust Exterior Lighting Why let your home’s beauty fade after sundown? — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sundown

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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 19 Oct. 2026.

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