noun
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obsolete a tramp, esp one who seeks food and lodging at sundown when it is too late to work
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nautical a strict ship's officer
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informal an alcoholic drink taken at sunset
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slang a lazy sheepdog
Etymology
Origin of sundowner
Example Sentences
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Already this week, wind advisories were issued in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, where sundowner winds delivered gusts of 50 mph overnight Wednesday and Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2023
It was the so-called "sundowner" moment, when people sit and have a drink at the end of the day, watching the sky turn orange and red as the sun disappears over the horizon.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2022
End a day of wildlife explorations in Placencia with a proper sundowner at either Tipsy Tuna for chicken wings and karaoke, or Barefoot Beach Bar for burgers and live music.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 14, 2021
After sparking Monday afternoon, the Alisal fire grew hundreds of acres within hours as sundowner winds moved in.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2021
It is the favorite and best friend of the weary and thirsty sundowner; for he knows that wherever the bell bird is, there is water; and he goes somewhere else.
From Following the Equator — Part 1 by Twain, Mark
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