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sundowner Definition

sun·downer (-do̵u′nər)

noun

  1. 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
  2. Brit., Informal an alcoholic drink taken at sunset
  3. 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

  • bar: Drinking a sundowner in the bar, being pampered in the restaurant, relaxing in the sauna.
  • bush: Help look after guests Assist the guides on game walks, picnics & sundowners in the bush.

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