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daybreak

noun

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Meaning

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The time in the morning when light first appears in the sky; the beginning of dawn.

Example Sentence

The hikers set out for the summit just as daybreak painted the eastern sky with soft colors.

Usage Note

Describes the very first moments of daylight in the morning, marking the end of night and the start of a new day. Often used poetically or to indicate an early start.