sundowner

Example Sentences

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It was the so-called "sundowner" moment, when people sit and have a drink at the end of the day, watching the sky turn orange and red as the sun disappears over the horizon.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2022

The largest fire there was the Alisal fire, which scorched 16,970 acres along the Gaviota coast in Santa Barbara County after it was sparked during a sundowner wind event in October.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2021

End a day of wildlife explorations in Placencia with a proper sundowner at either Tipsy Tuna for chicken wings and karaoke, or Barefoot Beach Bar for burgers and live music.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2021

Fueled by 40-mph sundowner winds, the Alisal fire defied containment in Santa Barbara County.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2021

He was very unsociable, seldom speaking, whether drunk or sober; but a weary, hard-up sundowner was always pretty certain to get a meal and a shake-down at Bogg's lonely but among the mullock heaps.

From While the Billy Boils by Lawson, Henry