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Definition sunset in British English

sunset noun

noun
/ˈsʌnˌset/
1

the time in the evening when the sun goes down below the horizon and night begins

Example

The temperature would drop dramatically after sunset.

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2

the appearance of the sky when the sun goes down below the horizon at the end of a day

Example

a beautiful red and golden sunset

Example

We saw some spectacular sunsets in Greece.

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Definition sunset in British English