1. the time of day when daylight fades and darkness begins; twilight

1. having a dark or shadowy color; dusky
Usage: literary

Examples

• We walked along the beach at dusk, watching the sun disappear.
• The streetlights came on as dusk settled over the city.
• Birds often return to their nests at dusk.
• The sky turned purple and orange during dusk.
• She preferred the quiet hours of dusk for reading.
• The dusk shadows made it hard to see clearly.