Meaning & Definition of Sundown in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: The time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon.

  Example Sentence: We watched the beautiful sundown from the beach.

• Definition: An event or gathering that takes place at sunset.

  Example Sentence: The sundown concert attracted many visitors.

Etymology

Origin: The term 'sundown' comes from the combination of 'sun' and 'down', indicating the setting of the sun.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• sundown town: A town that is known for excluding people of certain races after sunset.
• sundown syndrome: A phenomenon where individuals with dementia become more confused or agitated in the late afternoon or evening.

Translations

• Spanish: atardecer

• French: coucher de soleil

• German: Sonnenuntergang

• Russian: закат

Related Words

• sunrise: The time in the morning when the sun rises above the horizon.

• dusk: The darker stage of twilight, occurring just after sunset.

• nocturnal: Active during the night.