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
the time of day immediately following sunset when the sky becomes dark
At dusk, through musk and tusk, nature whispers
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Dusk derives from Middle English 'dosk', which evolved from Germanic language roots meaning 'darkness'. The word developed to specifically denote the twilight period when light and darkness meet at day's end.
Breakdown
dosk (Middle English form) → dusk; the root relates to Germanic words for darkness, ultimately expressing the transitional time between daylight and night.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“The fisherman returned to shore at dusk with his daily catch.”
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