A1 noun Neutral #4,007 most common

sunset

/ˈsʌn.set/

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

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1

We watched the beautiful sunset from the beach.

We watched the beautiful sunset from the beach.

2

The outdoor ceremony will begin promptly at sunset.

The outdoor ceremony will begin promptly at sunset.

3

Do you want to go see the sunset later?

Do you want to go see the sunset later?

Word Family

Noun
sunset
Adjective
sunset
Related
sunlight
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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

1

We watched the beautiful sunset from the beach.

everyday

We watched the beautiful sunset from the beach.

2

The outdoor ceremony will begin promptly at sunset.

formal

The outdoor ceremony will begin promptly at sunset.

3

Do you want to go see the sunset later?

informal

Do you want to go see the sunset later?

4

The atmospheric scattering of light is most visible during a clear sunset.

academic

The atmospheric scattering of light is most visible during a clear sunset.

5

The rooftop lounge is famous for its sunset views.

business

The rooftop lounge is famous for its sunset views.

Word Family

Noun
sunset
Adjective
sunset
Related
sunlight

Common Collocations

beautiful sunset beautiful sunset
watch the sunset watch the sunset
at sunset at sunset
before sunset before sunset
spectacular sunset spectacular sunset

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

sunset vs sunrise

Sunrise is when the sun comes up in the morning, while sunset is when it goes down at night.

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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.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use 'at the sunset' when they should just say 'at sunset' to refer to the time.

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Memory Tip

Think of the sun 'setting' or 'sitting' down to go to sleep for the night.

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Word Origin

Derived from Old English 'sunne' (sun) and 'settan' (to cause to sit).

Grammar Patterns

countable noun (plural: sunsets) prepositional phrase: at sunset
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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

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stormy

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overcast

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cool

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freezing

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humid

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wet

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mild

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