sundown

[ˈsʌn.daʊn]

sundown Definition

the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon.

Using sundown: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sundown" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    We need to be back before sundown.

  • Example

    The sky was painted with beautiful colors during sundown.

  • Example

    The park closes at sundown.

  • Example

    The animals become more active during sundown.

sundown Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sundown

Phrases with sundown

  • after the sun has gone below the horizon

    Example

    We don't go out after sundown.

  • before the sun goes below the horizon

    Example

    We need to finish our work before sundown.

  • a state of confusion or agitation that occurs in some elderly people with dementia, especially in the late afternoon or early evening

    Example

    My grandmother often experiences sundown syndrome.

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Summary: sundown in Brief

'Sundown' [ˈsʌn.daʊn] refers to the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon. It is often used to denote the end of the day or the closing of a park or establishment. Phrases like 'after sundown' and 'before sundown' are common, while 'sundown syndrome' refers to a state of confusion or agitation experienced by some elderly people with dementia in the late afternoon or early evening.

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