daybreak

noun
UK: /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
US: /ˈdeɪbreɪk/

  1. The time when the sun starts to appear.

    1. We left before daybreak to avoid traffic.
    2. The birds began to sing as daybreak approached the quiet forest, filling the air with life.

  2. The first light of day; dawn.

    1. Daybreak brought a beautiful, clear sky.
    2. They planned to start their hike at daybreak to reach the summit before noon.

Synonyms

sunrise morning cockcrow first light dawn

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "daybreak" in English means: The time when the sun starts to appear., The first light of day; dawn..

The phonetic transcription of "daybreak" is /ˈdeɪbreɪk/ in British English and /ˈdeɪbreɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "daybreak": sunrise, morning, cockcrow, first light, dawn.

Example usage of "daybreak": "We left before daybreak to avoid traffic.". More examples on the page.