daybreak

[ dey-breyk ]

noun

1. the first appearance of daylight in the morning; dawn.

daybreak

/ ˈdeɪˌbreɪk /

noun

1. the time in the morning when light first appears; dawn; sunrise

Word History and Origins

Origin of daybreak¹

First recorded in 1520–30; day + break

Example Sentences

I knew to get started at daybreak because the heat would be unbearable.

From Seattle Times

From daybreak through lunch, 46 customers ate over 87 eggs and 36 strips of bacon, and drank gallons of coffee.

From New York Times

At daybreak, our caravan descended on the gates of the outpost.

From Literature

He couldn’t be too far behind, not when he’d only walked an hour last night before stopping to make camp, turning back toward the Black Forest at daybreak.

From Literature

The full extent of the damage was visible after daybreak, which showed the few remaining pieces of the bridge jutting out above the water.

From BBC

Related Words

• dawn