sunset

/ˈsʌnˌsɛt/noun
Elementary
1

The moment each evening when the sun disappears below the western horizon.

2

The changes in color of the sky before and after sunset.

3

The final period of the life of a person or thing.

4

A set termination date.

5

The region where the sun sets; the west.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing