sunset

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈsʌnˌsɛt/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

The time of day when the sun disappears below the western horizon.

2 Definition

The changes in color of the sky at sunset.

3 Definition

The final period of the life of a person or thing.

Example Sentences
  • one's sunset years
4 Definition

Having a set termination date.

Example Sentences
  • The tax increase legislation included a sunset clause requiring renewal to prevent the tax increase from expiring.
5 Definition

The region where the sun sets; the west.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To phase out.

Example Sentences
  • We'll be sunsetting version 1.9 of the software shortly after releasing version 2.0 next quarter.