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Definition of Sunset
1. Adjective. Of a declining industry or technology. "Sunset industries"
Similar to: Old
2. Noun. The time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon.
Exact synonyms: Sundown
Group relationships: Eve, Even, Evening, Eventide
Generic synonyms: Hour, Time Of Day
Antonyms: Sunrise
Group relationships: Eve, Even, Evening, Eventide
Generic synonyms: Hour, Time Of Day
Antonyms: Sunrise
3. Adjective. Providing for termination. "A program with a sunset provision"
Similar to: Last
4. Noun. Atmospheric phenomena accompanying the daily disappearance of the sun.
Generic synonyms: Atmospheric Phenomenon
5. Noun. The daily event of the sun sinking below the horizon.
Definition of Sunset
1. n. The descent of the sun below the horizon; also, the time when the sun sets; evening. Also used figuratively.
Definition of Sunset
1. Noun. The time of day when the sun disappears below the western horizon. ¹
2. Noun. The changes in color of the sky at sunset. ¹
3. Noun. (figuratively) The final period of the life of a person or thing. ¹
4. Noun. (attributively) Having a set termination date. ¹
5. Noun. The region where the sun sets; the west. ¹
6. Verb. (business politics transitive) To phase out. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Sunset
1. the descent of the sun below the horizon in the evening [n -S]