dusk
word
Definition
The time in the evening just after the sun goes down, but before it becomes fully dark.
Usage & Nuances
'Dusk' is a poetic, slightly formal word. It is less commonly used in casual speech than 'evening' or 'night.' Common collocations include 'at dusk', 'after dusk', and 'the sky at dusk.' Do not confuse with 'dawn' (early morning).
Spanish: anochecer - crepúsculoPortuguese (BR): anoitecer - crepúsculoPortuguese (PT): anoitecer - crepúsculoChinese (Simplified): 黄昏 - 傍晚Chinese (Traditional): 黃昏 - 傍晚Hindi: संध्या - सांझArabic: الغسقBengali: গোধূলি - সন্ধ্যাRussian: сумеркиJapanese: たそがれ - 夕暮れVietnamese: chạng vạng - hoàng hôn muộnKorean: 황혼 - 땅거미Turkish: alacakaranlıkUrdu: شفق - شامIndonesian: senja
Example Sentences
The sky turns orange at dusk.
basic
Let's meet by the lake at dusk—it'll be beautiful.
natural
It’s hard to see the path clearly at dusk.
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We stayed at the park until dusk fell.
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We went for a walk at dusk.
basic
Bats start to fly around at dusk.
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