sunset
word
/ˈsənˌsɛt/
SUHN-set
/sˈʌnsɛt/
SUHN-set
Definition
The sunset is the time in the evening when the sun goes down below the horizon. It can also mean the colors and view in the sky at that time.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly a noun: 'at sunset', 'watch the sunset', 'a beautiful sunset'. 'Sunset' is more specific than 'evening' and is often used for scenic, romantic, or peaceful contexts. It can also appear before another noun, as in 'sunset view' or 'sunset cruise'.
Spanish: atardecer - puesta de solPortuguese (BR): pôr do solPortuguese (PT): pôr do solChinese (Simplified): 日落 - 日暮Chinese (Traditional): 日落 - 日暮Hindi: सूर्यास्तArabic: غروب الشمسBengali: সূর্যাস্তRussian: закатJapanese: 夕日 - 夕焼けVietnamese: hoàng hônKorean: 일몰Turkish: gün batımıUrdu: سورج کا غروبIndonesian: matahari terbenam
Example Sentences
We watched the sunset from the beach.
basic
The sunset was orange and pink tonight.
basic
We arrived just before sunset.
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Let's head to the roof — the sunset should be amazing tonight.
natural
I never get tired of this sunset view.
natural
By the time we got there, the sunset was already fading.
natural