sunset

noun
UK: /ˈsʌnset/
US: /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/

  1. The time in the evening when the sun disappears from view.

    1. We watched the sunset at the beach today. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sky was ablaze with color during the breathtaking sunset over the mountains. [ ] [ ]

  2. The colors in the sky at the end of the day.

    1. The sunset was orange and red last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. Looking at the vibrant sunset is a reminder of nature's artistic prowess. [ ] [ ]

  3. The final period in someone's life or career.

    1. He is enjoying the sunset of his life. [ ] [ ]
    2. She is entering the sunset years of her professional career with grace. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

dusk twilight sundown eventide
sunset intransitive-verb

  1. To decrease or disappear.

    1. His anger began to sunset after a while. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old traditions are sunsetting as new ones take their place. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sunset" in English means: The time in the evening when the sun disappears from view., The colors in the sky at the end of the day., The final period in someone's life or career..

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

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

Example usage of "sunset": "We watched the sunset at the beach today.". More examples on the page.