sunset
Americannoun
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sunsets
plural
adjective
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(of an industry, technology, etc.) old; declining.
sunset industries.
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of, relating to, or characteristic of a sunset law.
to add sunset restrictions to a bill.
noun
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the daily disappearance of the sun below the horizon
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the atmospheric phenomena accompanying this disappearance
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Also called: sundown. the time at which the sun sets at a particular locality
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the final stage or closing period, as of a person's life
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of sunset
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at sun, set
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By the time sunset had turned to dusk, families were milling about a replica of Times Square.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Why, you might ask, would Tesla want to sunset that business after decades spent proving EVs are viable, capturing a gigantic chunk of market share in the process?
From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2026
This striking phenomenon, known as a "jellyfish," occurs when a rocket launches near sunrise or sunset.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
Overhead, a sunset dragged itself between mountaintops with such lazy beauty, I had to pull over.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
In fact, Scoob’s looking forward to getting back down to the campsite so he can add a sunset in the margin of his road map.
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
Across oceans, perhaps early humans did wonder at the hazier skies and unusually vivid sunsets.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
With its golden beaches, whitewashed villages, stunning sunsets and ancient history, it’s no surprise that Greece is an increasingly popular destination for sun-loving tourists.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
San Francisco would see its earliest sunsets at 5:51 p.m. in late November and early December, where it’s now 4:51 p.m. on standard time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
The change would mean darker mornings and later sunsets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
During some spectacular sunsets, life on the boat was nearly good.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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