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
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Etymology
Origin of sunset
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at sun, set
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Multiple fixed-wing aircraft and water-dropping helicopters battled the blaze until sunset.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
My plans for sunset in an Adirondack chair at Lake Crescent Lodge were looking dicey.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
Granted, much of this pleasantness relies on watching the movie anytime before sunset.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026
The Arsenal legend was in the sunset of his career when he signed for Celtic in 1999.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
It’s an hour before sunset when we sit around the outdoor table.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
This is the same basic process that helps make sunsets appear orange and red.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 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
In San Francisco this year, sunsets at 8 p.m. or later occur from May 1 through Aug. 17.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
How had he lived twelve years and never known this about sunsets?
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
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