dusk
Translation
dusk, twilight
Examples
The park closes at dusk.
The park closes at dusk.
We walked home through the dusk.
We walked home through the dusk.
Grammar Patterns
at dusk at the time when day is ending The street lights come on at dusk.
Similar Words
Synonyms: twilight, sundown; Antonyms: dawn, sunrise
Etymology
From Old English 'dox', meaning dark. Related to German 'dunkel' (dark).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'dusky' sky as the day turns to dark. It's the 'dull' part of the day before night.