Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

daybreak

noun
/ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/
Definition
The time of day when light first appears in the sky; dawn.
Examples
  • The birds began to sing at daybreak, welcoming the new day.
  • We woke up early to watch the beautiful colors of the sky at daybreak.
  • Daybreak is my favorite time for a morning jog; it’s peaceful and quiet.
Meaning
Daybreak marks the moment when night turns into day, signifying the start of daytime after the darkness of the night.
Synonyms
  • dawn
  • sunrise
  • first light
  • daylight