sundown

/ˈsʌndaʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

the time of day when the sun disappears below the horizon, marking the end of daylight

“The family gathered to watch the beautiful sundown on the beach.”

2. verb

to decline or go down with the sun, often used to describe the end of something

“The old business sundowns as the new management takes over.”

Synonyms

  • dusk
  • evening
  • twilight

Antonyms

  • dawn
  • sunrise