sundown Meaning & Definition
What Does Sundown Mean?
Sundown is used as a noun meaning Sunset. It is also used to mean A hat with a wide brim to shade the eyes from sunlight. As a verb, it means To experience an episode or an onset of some detrimental mental condition like agitation, anxiety, hallucination or dementia, daily at the approach of nightfall. As a verb, it means To experience an episode or an onset of some detrimental mental condition like agitation, anxiety, hallucination or dementia, daily at nightfall.
Sundown in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsʌnˌdaʊn/ |
| Synonyms | sunset, dusk and mirkning |
| Antonyms | dayspring, sunrise and dawning |
| Plural | sundowns |
| Verb forms | sundowns, sundowning, sundowned |
Sundown Definition (Noun)
- Sunset.
We’ll meet by the pier at sundown.
- A hat with a wide brim to shade the eyes from sunlight.
Sundown as a Verb
- To experience an episode or an onset of some detrimental mental condition like agitation, anxiety, hallucination or dementia, daily at the approach of nightfall.
Verb
- To experience an episode or an onset of some detrimental mental condition like agitation, anxiety, hallucination or dementia, daily at nightfall.
Synonyms of Sundown
Sundown synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Sundown
Sundown in a Sentence
We’ll meet by the pier at sundown.
We'll meet by the pier at sundown.
Word Forms & Grammar
sundown (countable and uncountable, plural sundowns)
sundown (third-person singular simple present sundowns, present participle sundowning, simple past and past participle sundowned)
Words That Rhyme With Sundown
Origin of Sundown
From sun + down.
Questions People Ask About Sundown
Is sundown a noun or a verb?
Sundown is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for sundown?
You can replace sundown with words such as sunset, dusk and mirkning. See the full list of sundown synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of sundown?
Words opposite in meaning to sundown are dayspring, sunrise, dawning and first light.
What is the plural of sundown?
The plural of sundown is sundowns.
What is the past tense of sundown?
The past tense of sundown is sundowned. The present participle is sundowning.