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sunset

('sən,sɛt)

noun

Meaning: the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

Synonyms:
  • sundown

noun

Meaning: atmospheric phenomena accompanying the daily disappearance of the sun


adjective

Meaning: of a declining industry or technology

Example: sunset industries

adjective

Meaning: providing for termination

Example: a program with a sunset provision

noun

Meaning: the daily event of the sun sinking below the horizon