dusk — the time of day immediately following sunset when the sky becomes dark
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the time of day immediately following sunset when the sky becomes dark
Pronunciation (IPA): /dʌsk/
Example Sentences
- The vampire waited patiently for dusk to begin his daily routine of scaring tourists.
- She loved taking photos during the golden hour just before dusk.
- My cat thinks dusk is the perfect time to practice opera singing on the fence.
dusk
NOUN[/dʌsk/]
the time of day immediately following sunset when the sky becomes dark
💡 Concept
the time of day immediately following sunset when the sky becomes dark
🎵 Rhyme
At dusk, through musk and tusk, nature whispers
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/dʌsk/
🇬🇧 UK/dʌsk/
🌳Etymology
Rootdusk
🎵Rhyme
huskmusktusk
husk
musk
tusk
🔗Collocations
at dusk
dusk falls
from dawn to dusk
evening dusk
dusk light
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The vampire waited patiently for dusk to begin his daily routine of scaring tourists.”
“She loved taking photos during the golden hour just before dusk.”
😄 Fun example
“My cat thinks dusk is the perfect time to practice opera singing on the fence.”
“The fisherman returned to shore at dusk with his daily catch.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
twilighteveningnightfallsunseteventide
Antonyms
dawndaybreaksunrise
Related
darknessshadoweveningnightgolden hour
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