morning gun

noun

, Military.

1. a gun fired at the first note of reveille.
2. the firing of this gun.

Word History and Origins

Origin of morning gun¹

First recorded in 1735–45

Example Sentences

On Thursday morning, gun control advocates in the state began organizing and the Maine Legislature’s gun safety caucus met.

From Seattle Times

She was used to waking up to the sound of the morning gun and going to bed with the evening gun.

From New York Times

The 1916 book “Texas, The Marvellous,” describes how the “roar of the morning gun disturbs the silence of the city.”

From Washington Times

Ceremonies are taking place in Nery on Monday, including an early morning gun salute and a drumhead service and parade.

From BBC

The San Bernardino police officer who was shot twice during an early morning gun battle remains in "very, very, very critical condition" condition after undergoing surgery, the department's chief said Friday.

From Los Angeles Times