sunset
UK: ˈsʌnset | US: ˈsʌnset
n. the daily disappearance of the sun below the horizon
n. the colors and light visible in the sky during this time
n. (figuratively) the decline or final phase of something
The word "sunset" is a straightforward compound of "sun" (Old English sunne, from Proto-Germanic sunnon) and "set" (Old English settan, meaning "to cause to sit" or "to descend"). The concept reflects the observable phenomenon of the sun appearing to sink below the horizon. Over time, "sunset" evolved to describe both the event and its associated visual spectacle, later extending metaphorically to signify endings or decline.
We watched the sunset from the beach, mesmerized by the vibrant hues.
The sunset marked the end of a long day of hiking.
In his poetry, he often compares old age to the quiet beauty of a sunset.
The sky turned pink and gold during the sunset.
The company’s financial struggles signaled the sunset of its dominance in the industry.