sunset

American  

[suhn-set] / ˈsʌnˌsɛt /

noun

1. the setting or descent of the sun below the horizon in the evening.

2. the atmospheric and scenic phenomena accompanying this.

3. the time when the sun sets.

4. the close or final stage of any period.

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adjective

1. (of an industry, technology, etc.) old; declining.

   sunset industries.

2. of, relating to, or characteristic of a sunset law.

   to add sunset restrictions to a bill.

sunset British  

/ ˈsʌnˌsɛt /

noun

1. the daily disappearance of the sun below the horizon

2. the atmospheric phenomena accompanying this disappearance

3. Also called: sundown.  the time at which the sun sets at a particular locality

4. 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; sun, set

Example Sentences

Knott said the counting operation involved splitting the island into sections and going around about two hours before sunset when a larger number of puffins were on land.

From BBC

For years, Emin has championed her hometown with passionate support and her belief in its beauty, sunset and skies.

From BBC

“Tucson is beautiful. Big blue sky. Gorgeous sunsets. Always warm. Way less expensive than California. We’ll make a fresh start there!”

From Literature

“What a great little town. I bet the sunsets here are incredible.”

From Literature

Those 4,500 McCartney fans singing along to Hey Jude in the late September sunset might feel he has a point.

From BBC

Related Words

• dusk
• nightfall
• sundown
• twilight