Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alba
noun
/ˈæl.bə/
Definition
Alba is a term often used to refer to dawn or the first light of day.
Examples
- The alba painted the sky in hues of pink and orange.
- He woke up at alba to witness the sunrise.
- The alba of a new day brings hope and possibilities.
Meaning
The word ‘alba’ originates from the Latin ‘albus’, meaning white. It signifies the period when the darkness of night gives way to the light of day.
Synonyms
- dawn
- daybreak
- sunrise
- first light
