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Definition of sunset - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
timemoment when the sun disappears below the horizon
- We watched the sunset from the beach.
2.
colorcolors in the sky when the sun sets
- The sunset painted the sky in pink and orange.
3.
endingfinal period of a person's or thing's life
- He reflected on his life during his sunset years.
4.
legalRare US set termination date for a project or lawRare US
- The law has a sunset clause expiring next year.
Adjective
1.
businessrelated to a declining industry or technology
- The coal industry is considered a sunset industry.
2.
legalproviding for termination or an end
- The sunset clause will end the policy next year.
Images of sunset
moment when the sun disappears below the horizon 
colors in the sky when the sun sets
Expressions with sunset
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departing with a sense of finality or closure
They sailed into the sunset, leaving the past behind.
the later years of a person's life
She spent her sunset years traveling the world.
during the entire day
They worked from sunrise to sunset without taking a break.
prayer performed just after sunset
Muslims gather for the sunset prayer at the mosque.
depart and fade away from public attention or importance
The hero decided to ride off into the sunset after the final battle.
sector of economy expected to decline in importance
Many consider coal mining a sunset industry due to environmental concerns.
legal clause setting expiration for a law or regulation
The bill includes a sunset provision expiring in five years.
legal rule ending a law after a set period unless extended
The sunset clause means the law will expire in five years.
Origin of sunset
Old English, sunne (sun) + set (to go down)
Terms with sunset included in their meaning
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daily cycle
period from sunset to sunrise
time
periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise
evening
dark sky seen after sunset
nightfall
the time after sunset and before sunrise
daytime
the time between sunrise and sunset
location
located toward the direction of sunset
direction
on the side of a place that faces the sunset
event
social gathering held after sunset
evening
time of day immediately following sunset
evening twilight
time after sunset with remaining light
time period
from sunset to sunrise
evening sports
sports event played after sunset
sunset
sun going down at the end of the day
evening light
soft light in the sky after sunset
daylight hours
time between sunrise and sunset
duration
continuously from sunrise to sunset
natural light
soft, warm light often seen at sunrise or sunset
daily cycle
the period from sunset to sunrise
time
darkness has arrived after sunset
sunset
disappear below the horizon
sunset
disappear beyond the horizon
fashion
suitable for wear or events held after sunset
time
happening all day from sunrise to sunset
dusk
the approach of darkness after sunset
Examples of sunset in a sentence
We planned a picnic to enjoy the sunset. The sunset was a breathtaking display of colors. Photographers gathered to capture the sunset. The company entered its sunset after decades of growth. She spent the sunset of her career mentoring younger artists. The project includes a sunset provision for 2025.
There's a sunset date for the tax incentives. The typewriter business is a sunset sector. Sunset technologies often face reduced investment. The sunset provision will conclude the agreement. A sunset law will terminate the program in December.
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- French:coucher, en déclin, ...
- German:Sonnenuntergang, rückläufig, ...
- Italian:tramonto, in declino, ...
- Spanish:atardecer, en declive, ...
- Portuguese:pôr do sol, em declínio, ...
- Chinese:日落, 夕阳的, ...
- Japanese:夕日, 衰退産業の, ...
- Arabic:غُرُوب الشَّمْس, آيِل إلى الزوال, ...
- Hebrew:שְׁקִיעָה, שוֹקֵעַ, ...
- Russian:закат, закатный, ...
- Ukrainian:захід сонця, західний, ...
- Hindi:सूर्यास्त, गिरावट वाला, ...
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