Sundown

usgb/ˈsʌndaʊn/
noun

The time in the evening when the sun goes down below the horizon.

We should start the campfire shortly before sundown.
Visual representation of "sundown" - The time in the evening when the sun goes down below the horizon.

Often appears as...

  • before sundown
  • after sundown
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Visual representation of "sundown"
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Evening Imagery

Sundown evokes images of the evening, often used in descriptions to create a mood or setting.

Illustration for Evening Imagery
The garden was breathtaking at sundown, bathed in the warm glow.
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Time Awareness

Use sundown to signify a deadline by the end of the day, indicating urgency or completion.

Illustration for Time Awareness
He wanted the report finished by sundown.
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Cultural References

Sundown is often mentioned in stories and films to introduce the end of a day or an era.

Illustration for Cultural References
The cowboy rode off into the sundown, marking the end of his journey.
Visual representation of the word "Sundown"

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