Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crack-of-dawn
idiomatic expression
/kræk əv dɔn/
Definition
The very early part of the morning, just when the sun begins to rise.
Examples
- She likes to go for a run at the crack of dawn.
- We woke up at the crack of dawn to catch the sunrise on the beach.
- The farmers start their work at the crack of dawn to take advantage of the cool morning air.
Meaning
The phrase refers to the time at which light first appears in the sky, typically when dawn breaks.
Synonyms
- daybreak
- dawn
- sunrise
- first light
