early bird

noun

1
: an early riser
2
: one that arrives early and especially before possible competitors

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While the early bird doesn’t always get the Academy Award, the first major film awards ceremony of the season is usually of interest to dedicated Oscar predictors (or just anyone who likes watching acceptance speeches). Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2024 On State Street, early birds could start perusing the stock at Macy’s at 6 a.m. Peter Breen, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024 In 2022, the couple autographed 2,000 of their holiday cards for early bird customers. Janelle Ash, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024 The funky, upscale, all-inclusive resort trades in early bird specials and shuffleboard for five distinct dining venues, punchy Mai Tais, daily sunrise yoga, and nightly live music. Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for early bird 

Word History

Etymology

from the proverb, "the early bird catches the worm"

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of early bird was in 1830

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“Early bird.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/early%20bird. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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