sundowner
sundowner
Definition
sun·downer (-do̵u′nər)
noun
Etymology: sundown + -er: from habitually arriving at a stock farm too late for work but early enough to receive a night's lodging and food
Austral., Informal a tramp or vagrant- Brit., Informal an alcoholic drink taken at sunset
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Etymology: from requiring return from shore leave by sundown
Naut., Slang an officer who is a strict disciplinarian
sundowner
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- enjoy: Or enjoy a sundowner from the comfort of our camp lounge.
- sip: However, this trip is more about adventure than sipping sundowners: there are regular pit stops for two-hour jungle treks.
- have: The question is, where will you have that sundowner?
Preposition: on
- terrace: Afternoon tea or a sundowner on the terrace is a must.
Adjective modifier
- essential: Patio doors from both lounge & bedroom lead to the balcony with table & chairs for that essential sundowner & al fresco eating.
- great: Of all the gin joints in Gozo... 19.00: For a great sundowner, seek out the most interesting pub on Gozo.
Modifies a noun
- cruise: This afternoon, you will enjoy an 1 1/2 hour sundowner cruise on the John Benn.
- drink: Sundowner drinks and snacks to be enjoyed on board.
- trip: The crew run special breakfast and sundowner trips and the launch can be booked for private events.
Preposition: in
Browse dictionary entries near sundowner
- sundown
- sundog
- sundial
- sundew
- Sunderland
- sunder
- Sundays
- Sunday school
- Sunday punch
- Sunday-go-to-meeting
