sunset

[US]/ˈsʌnset/
[UK]/ˈsʌnset/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon, also known as dusk.

Phrases & Collocations

beautiful sunset

admire the sunset

sunset glow

watch the sunset

at sunset

before sunset

sunrise and sunset

sunset industry

Example Sentences

the sunset of an empire.

The beauty of a sunset is ineffable.

the sunset of his life.

The sky was aglow with sunset colours.

The sunset was a very beautiful sight.

the radiance of the sunset dwindled and died.

The sunset kindled the skies.

sunset was still a couple of hours away.

Sunset Strip in Los Angeles

the outline of the mountains against the sunset;

Sunset glorified the valley.

The sunset rivalled the sunrise in beauty.

You get beautiful sunsets in the tropics.

The sunset tinged the lake with pink.

The peaceful sunset gentled her dreadful mood.

Sunset Lenticularis, Mount Rainier.Washington.U.S.

a state-funded program with a sunset provision.

At sunset, the sun looks as if it is going down.

Real-world Examples

You shall have your sunset. I shall command it.

Source: The original soundtrack of "The Little Prince" animated movie.

But it wasn't a sunset at all.

Source: TV series Person of Interest Season 3

The beauty of the sunset filled everybody with rapture.

Source: Liu Yi's breakthrough of 5000 English vocabulary words.

He talks about his favorite sunsets around the world.

Source: Airborne English: Everyone speaks English.

It's a great place to watch the sunset.

Source: American English dialogue

John sat by the sea to watch the sunset.

Source: Lai Shixiong Basic English Vocabulary 2000

And traditional ceremonies end at sunset with tonto parties.

Source: This month VOA Special English

They decided to walk along the beach to enjoy the sunset.

Source: English multiple choice exercise.

They decided to stroll along the beach to enjoy the sunset.

Source: English multiple choice exercise.

Imagine that you wouldn't see a single sunset for 275 years.

Source: Mysteries of the Universe

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