Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dawn-patrol

noun

/dɔːn pəˈtroʊl/

Definition

The activity of going out to engage in a task, often related to surfing or outdoor sports, early in the morning before sunrise.

Examples

Many surfers prefer to join the dawn patrol to catch the best waves before the crowd arrives.
As part of his morning routine, he goes on a dawn patrol hike to enjoy nature at its quietest.

Meaning

Dawn patrol refers to the practice of starting one’s day with an early outing, particularly for surfing, hiking, or other activities that benefit from the calmness of the early morning hours.