sunset
(sʌnset )
Word forms: sunsets
1. uncountable noun B1
Sunset is the time in the evening when the sun disappears out of sight from the sky.
The dance ends at sunset.
Synonyms: nightfall, dusk, sundown, eventide
2. countable noun B1
A sunset is the colours and light that you see in the western part of the sky when the sun disappears in the evening.
There was a red sunset over Paris.
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Collocations:
sunset view watch the sunset
You're not expected to linger over a tablecloth and a sunset view.
Times, Sunday Times
Each dwelling comes with a sauna and hot tub boasting a sunset view.
Times, Sunday Times
A curious tree with a twisted trunk determinates the best point that someone can have a splendid sunset view.
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She and her young son shared a spare room with its ingrain carpet, nice bed, window with a nice sunset view.
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Outside, the cool, modern terrace rewards lingering over drinks with great sunset views.
Times, Sunday Times
We grab a quick drink before scrambling off to climb a huge dune and watch the sunset.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
They spent a romantic first day before heading off to watch the sunset.
The Sun (2015)
We watched the sunset over the beach.
The Sun (2007)
Translations:
Chinese: 日落
Japanese: 日没