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Sunset: meaning, definitions and examples

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sunset

 

[ ˈsʌnˌsɛt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

beautiful natural phenomenon

The sunset is the daily disappearance of the sun below the horizon, creating stunning colors in the sky due to the scattering of light. It is a magical moment often associated with peace, tranquility, and beauty.

Synonyms

dusk, evening, twilight

Examples of usage

  • The sunset painted the sky in shades of orange and pink.
  • We sat on the beach, watching the sunset over the ocean.
Context #2 | Noun

time of day

The sunset refers to the period of the day when the sun disappears below the horizon, marking the end of daylight.

Synonyms

dusk, evening, twilight

Examples of usage

  • He loved taking evening walks during the sunset.
  • The sunset time varies depending on the season.

Translations

Translations of the word "sunset" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pôr do sol

🇮🇳 सूर्यास्त

🇩🇪 Sonnenuntergang

🇮🇩 matahari terbenam

🇺🇦 заход сонця

🇵🇱 zachód słońca

🇯🇵 夕日

🇫🇷 coucher de soleil

🇪🇸 puesta de sol

🇹🇷 gün batımı

🇰🇷 일몰

🇸🇦 غروب الشمس

🇨🇿 západ slunce

🇸🇰 západ slnka

🇨🇳 日落

🇸🇮 sončni zahod

🇮🇸 sólarlag

🇰🇿 күн бату

🇬🇪 მზე ჩადის

🇦🇿 gün batımı

🇲🇽 puesta de sol

Etymology

The word 'sunset' originated from the combination of 'sun' and 'set', referring to the setting of the sun below the horizon. The concept of sunset has fascinated humans for centuries, inspiring art, poetry, and contemplation of nature's beauty.

See also: sun, sunbathe, sunbathing, sunbeam, sunbeams, sunday, sundown, sunken, sunlight, sunlit, sunny, sunray, sunrise, sunshade, sunshades, sunshine, sunup.