Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dawn

noun
/dɔːn/
Definition
The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise.
Examples
  • The dawn broke, casting a warm glow over the horizon.
  • She loves to go for a run at dawn when the world is quiet.
  • As dawn approached, the stars began to fade from the sky.
Meaning
Dawn refers to the time of day when the sun is just beginning to rise, marking the transition from night to day.
Synonyms
  • daybreak
  • break of dawn
  • sunrise
  • morning