sundowner

noun

sun·​down·​er ˈsən-ˌdau̇-nər How to pronounce sundowner (audio)
1
[from his habit of arriving at a place where he hopes to obtain food and lodging too late to do any work] Australia : hobo sense 2, vagrant sense 1a
2
chiefly British : a drink taken at sundown

Examples of sundowner in a Sentence

sundowners showing up at a sheep station looking for work
Recent Examples on the Web At golden hour, an in-the-know crowd come for sundowners or pop-up suppers hosted by guest chefs. Rachel Howard, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Feb. 2024 This island institution is a must for a sundowner, with a two-for-one happy hour and live music on Thursday through Sunday evenings. Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2024 This chocolate and cream striped dress is perfect for a sundowner when the day in the bush slowly turns to night. Rana Good, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 Go in the late afternoon and order a sundowner from the bar to celebrate, before finding a spot to watch the sunset, just the two of you. Laura Hampson, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Feb. 2024 The hard part will be deciding the best spot for sundowners. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2024 The perch has more tables and chairs, the option for private dining, and, when the stars align, sundowners among a who’s-who of African animals. Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2023 There’s also an all-day pool bar with sundowners and, of course, DJ beats. Siobhan Reid, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2023 Split across three levels, this open-air bar is a popular spot for sundowners in the city, with front-row views of the capital's daily golden hour. Ann Marie McQueen, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sundowner was in 1868

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“Sundowner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sundowner. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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sundowner

noun
sun·​down·​er -ˌdau̇-nər How to pronounce sundowner (audio)
Australian
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