What is the meaning of sunset?

noun

  • The time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon.
  • Atmospheric phenomena accompanying the daily disappearance of the sun.
  • The daily event of the sun sinking below the horizon.

adjective

  • Of a declining industry or technology.
    • usage: "sunset industries"
  • Providing for termination.
    • usage: "a program with a sunset provision"
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