B1nounnaturetravel
US/ˈsʌn.set/
UK/ˈsʌn.set/
the time in the evening when the sun goes down, or the colors in the sky then
In context
We sat on the beach and watched the sunset in silence.
The museum closes at sunset during the winter months.
The sky turned a deep red at sunset, and everyone stopped to take photos.
Words that go with sunset
verb + noun
- watch the sunsetTourists gather on the bridge to watch the sunset.
noun + preposition
- at sunsetThe fishing boats return at sunset.
- sunset overThe sunset over the mountains was breathtaking.
- before sunsetWe must reach the camp before sunset.
- after sunsetIt gets cold quickly after sunset.
adjective + noun
- beautiful sunsetWe saw a beautiful sunset over the lake.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The museum closes in sunset.Correct: The museum closes at sunset.