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Definition of sundown

sundown

/ˈsʌn.daʊn/
sun · down
Plural:sundowns
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Past Simple:sundowned
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Past Participle:sundowned
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Present Participle:sundowning
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sundown Lexical Profile

sundown Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon; sunset.

Example

"The hikers made sure to set up their camp well before sundown."

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• verb

1

To experience increased confusion, restlessness, or agitation in the late afternoon and evening (typically of a patient with dementia or cognitive impairment).

Example

"The nursing staff adjusted the lighting in the ward to help calm patients who tend to sundown in the evening."

• Rhymes for sundown

• Nearby Words

sundeck
sundew
sundial
sundown
sundowner
sundrenched
sundress

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of "sun" and "down," referring to the apparent descent of the sun below the horizon.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sundown. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sundown
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