sundown

noun
UK: /ˈsʌndaʊn/
US: /ˈsʌndaʊn/

  1. The time in the evening when the sun goes down; sunset.

    1. We'll leave before sundown.
    2. The cattle need to be in the barn by sundown, before it gets too dark.

Synonyms

sunset twilight dusk evening
sundown adjective

  1. Relating to or intended for use at the end of the day or in the evening.

    1. The sundown service was beautiful.
    2. Many elderly people experience 'sundown syndrome,' becoming confused and agitated at sundown.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "sundown" is /ˈsʌndaʊn/ in British English and /ˈsʌndaʊn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sundown": sunset, twilight, dusk, evening.

Example usage of "sundown": "We'll leave before sundown.". More examples on the page.