Sunset

usgb/ˈsʌnset/
noun

The time in the evening when the sun disappears or daylight fades.

We watched the sunset from the top of the hill.
Visual representation of "sunset" - The time in the evening when the sun disappears or daylight fades.

Often appears as...

  • witness a sunset
  • sunset view
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Time Specific

Use 'sunset' to refer to a specific time in the evening, not just any time after noon.

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The picnic starts at sunset, around 8 PM today.
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Visibility Matters

'Sunset' suggests the sun is visible, unlike 'dusk' where it may have already set.

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Clear skies promise a beautiful sunset.
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