daybreak

noun

day·​break ˈdā-ˌbrāk How to pronounce daybreak (audio)
: dawn

Examples of daybreak in a Sentence

I always seem to wake up at daybreak, regardless of what the clock says.
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The cover image should show a revolver on a lawn at daybreak. Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025 The Charlotte region had heavy rain early Sunday morning before and after daybreak. Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2025 While the icy conditions ended before daybreak Thursday, officials still urged commuters to use caution while navigating outside. Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025 According to the National Weather Service, winds were expected to turn more northeasterly overnight and increase toward daybreak. Tom Tapp, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for daybreak

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of daybreak was in 1530

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“Daybreak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daybreak. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.

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daybreak

noun
day·​break -ˌbrāk How to pronounce daybreak (audio)

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