sunset

Everyday

1. Sunset is the time in the evening when the sun goes down below the horizon. tree →
2. A sunset is the colours in the sky when the sun goes down. tree →

In the lessons

In science sunset happens because the Earth spins; the sun sets in the west. Sunset times change with the seasons: later in summer, earlier in winter. In stories sunset marks the end of the day or a story. Phrases: «at sunset», «watch the sunset», «ride off into the sunset».

Examples

• We watched a beautiful sunset at the beach. tree →
• The sky was orange and pink at sunset. tree →
• We must be home by sunset. tree →
• The sun sets in the west. tree →
• Sunset is later in summer than in winter. tree →
• The cowboy rode off into the sunset. tree →
• Bats come out after sunset. tree →
• Towards sunset he left his work and turned to go home. tree →

Note

Countable or uncountable. Opposite: sunrise. Never look straight at the sun, even at sunset, as it can hurt your eyes. Myth: the sun does not really move down — the Earth turns away from it.