sundown
nounHow to pronounce sundown:
Definition of sundown:
- sundown (noun):
- sunset sense 2
- the time just before nightfall when it is almost dark
- the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon.
Synonyms for sundown:
dark
dusk
eve
even
evening
eventide
gloaming
hour
night
nightfall
sunset
time of day
twilight
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