dusk
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
At dusk they were checked into their rooms, and by dawn’s early light they were gone, only to be replaced at the dinner hour by more recruits.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
He also advises recreating in areas where there are lifeguards keeping an eye out for sharks and to avoid swimming or surfing around dawn and dusk when shark feeding behavior tends to peak.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
This wrenching documentary takes place on a Florida cul-de-sac where kids play outside from dawn till dusk.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
Pruetz and her team of Senegalese researchers follow the group's adult males, which currently number 10, choosing one each day to track from dawn to dusk.
From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026
Ahead of him, emerging from the wood in the dusk like a cluster of ambulant stars, came a herd of unicorns.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing dusk
Celestial Words To Mark The Winter Solstice
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The Circuit
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Beowulf vocabulary
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!