# sundown

/ˈsənˌdaʊn/ (US) · /sˈʌndaʊn/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/sundown
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

the time of day when the sun goes down and it gets dark. It is often used to describe the end of the workday or a specific time to stop doing something.

For teachers: the period of time when the sun sets and darkness begins. Often used figuratively to refer to the end of a workday or a specific deadline.

## Examples

- The office closes at sundown every Friday.
- The campers decided to stop hiking at sundown to avoid the cold and the dark.
- While the legal team argued for a strict deadline, the judge suggested that the evidence should be submitted by sundown to allow for a fair review before the weekend.

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