sundowner
/ˈsʌnˌdaʊnər/
noun
- An alcoholic drink taken at sunset or in the early evening, often as a social ritual.
- They invited us for a sundowner on their porch, with cocktails and snacks at dusk.
- After a long day on safari, the travelers enjoyed a sundowner as the sun set over the savanna.
- In many tropical resorts, the sundowner is a daily tradition, with guests gathering to watch the sunset.
- A person, especially an elderly person with dementia, who becomes confused, agitated, or restless in the late afternoon or evening.
- The nursing home staff scheduled extra activities in the afternoon to help the sundowners stay calm.
- My aunt is a sundowner, so we make sure she has a quiet routine before dinner.
- Support groups for families of sundowners offer tips on managing evening anxiety.