sunset
The time in the evening when the sun disappears from view below the horizon. It refers to both the specific time of day and the colorful sky that often accompanies it.
Examples
3 of 5We watched the beautiful sunset from the beach.
We watched the beautiful sunset from the beach.
The outdoor ceremony will begin promptly at sunset.
The outdoor ceremony will begin promptly at sunset.
Do you want to go see the sunset later?
Do you want to go see the sunset later?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the sun 'setting' or 'sitting' down to go to sleep for the night.
Quick Quiz
The sky turned bright orange during the ______.
Correct!
The correct answer is: sunset
Examples
We watched the beautiful sunset from the beach.
everydayWe watched the beautiful sunset from the beach.
The outdoor ceremony will begin promptly at sunset.
formalThe outdoor ceremony will begin promptly at sunset.
Do you want to go see the sunset later?
informalDo you want to go see the sunset later?
The atmospheric scattering of light is most visible during a clear sunset.
academicThe atmospheric scattering of light is most visible during a clear sunset.
The rooftop lounge is famous for its sunset views.
businessThe rooftop lounge is famous for its sunset views.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
ride off into the sunset
ride off into the sunset
from sunrise to sunset
from sunrise to sunset
the sunset of one's life
the sunset of one's life
Often Confused With
Sunrise is when the sun comes up in the morning, while sunset is when it goes down at night.
Usage Notes
Use 'at sunset' to indicate the time. When referring to the appearance of the sky, it is usually preceded by 'the' or an adjective.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'at the sunset' when they should just say 'at sunset' to refer to the time.
Memory Tip
Think of the sun 'setting' or 'sitting' down to go to sleep for the night.
Word Origin
Derived from Old English 'sunne' (sun) and 'settan' (to cause to sit).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many cultures, watching the sunset is considered a romantic activity or a time for peaceful reflection.
Quick Quiz
The sky turned bright orange during the ______.
Correct!
The correct answer is: sunset
Related Grammar Rules
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