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sunsets

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈsənˌsɛts// UK //sˈʌnsɛts// sun·sets

n. the times in the evening when the sun disappears and the sky changes color. You often use this word to talk about the beautiful views at the end of the day.

n. the daily disappearances of the sun below the western horizon as a result of the earth's rotation. Often used to refer to the atmospheric effects and colors associated with this period.


SIMPLE

We watched the beautiful sunsets every evening on our vacation.

CONTEXTUAL

The coastal town is famous for its spectacular sunsets, which draw hundreds of tourists to the beach at dusk.

COMPLEX

While the physics of Rayleigh scattering explains the vivid hues of tropical sunsets, the emotional impact of the fading light remains a central theme in romantic literature.

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Usually used in the plural when referring to the general phenomenon or a series of occurrences.

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