Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

early-dawn

noun
/ˈɜrli dɔːn/
Definition
The period of time just before sunrise when the day begins to lighten.
Examples
  • Many birds begin to chirp during the early-dawn hours.
  • The fisherman loves to cast his line at early-dawn for the best catch.
  • She enjoys running in the park during early-dawn when it’s quiet and peaceful.
Meaning
The time in the morning when light first appears in the sky, marking the transition from night to day.
Synonyms
  • Morning twilight
  • First light
  • Dawn
  • Daybreak
  • Sunrise