sundown
word
/ˈsənˌdaʊn/
SUHN-down
/sˈʌndaʊn/
SUHN-down
Definition
The time of day when the sun goes down and disappears below the horizon; sunset.
Usage & Nuances
"Sundown" is mostly used in American English and can be both poetic and neutral. Common in weather, farming, or travel contexts. Synonym for "sunset," but "sunset" is more technical/scientific; "sundown" sometimes feels warmer or old-fashioned.
Spanish: anochecer - atardecerPortuguese (BR): pôr do solPortuguese (PT): pôr do solChinese (Simplified): 日落Chinese (Traditional): 日落Hindi: सूर्यास्तArabic: غروب الشمسBengali: সূর্যাস্তRussian: закатJapanese: 日没Vietnamese: hoàng hônKorean: 해질녘 - 일몰Turkish: günbatımıUrdu: غروبIndonesian: matahari terbenam
Example Sentences
We arrived at the beach just before sundown.
basic
The store closes at sundown every day.
basic
They watched the sundown from the hill.
basic
Let's have a picnic at the park around sundown.
natural
He promised to be home before sundown, but he lost track of time.
natural
At sundown, the whole town glows with orange light.
natural