Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
early-dawn
noun
/ˈɜrli dɔːn/

Definition
The period of time just before sunrise when the day begins to lighten.

Examples
- Many birds begin to chirp during the early-dawn hours.
- The fisherman loves to cast his line at early-dawn for the best catch.
- She enjoys running in the park during early-dawn when it’s quiet and peaceful.

Meaning
The time in the morning when light first appears in the sky, marking the transition from night to day.

Synonyms
- Morning twilight
- First light
- Dawn
- Daybreak
- Sunrise