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daybreak

[ dey-breyk ]

/ ˈdeɪˌbreɪk /

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noun

the first appearance of daylight in the morning; dawn.

Origin of daybreak

First recorded in 1520–30; day + break

Words nearby daybreak

dayan, daybeacon, daybed, daybook, dayboy, daybreak, daycare, daycare centre, daycation, daycentre, daych

Example sentences from the Web for daybreak

Consider the controversy over Daybreak Ranger, a seemingly androgynous character.

Is ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Immune to GamerGate Misogyny? |David Levesley |October 29, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
At daybreak, they borrowed a small sum of money from a passing family, then called their families from an Internet cafe.

Abducted, Tortured, Indoctrinated: The Tale of a Teen Who Escaped ISIS |Yusuf Sayman |August 4, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
His illustration Daybreak was once the most reproduced work of art in the world.

Newport’s Secret Norman Rockwells |William O’Connor |June 1, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
By daybreak, over 1,000 police and paramilitary men had moved into place to prevent more trouble.

Mumbai on Edge With Shiv Sena Founder Bal Thackeray Ill |Dilip D’Souza |November 16, 2012 |DAILY BEAST

As soon after daybreak as possible, monsieur, if that is convenient.

In the Day of Adversity |John Bloundelle-Burton
At daybreak you will bring Doa Clara to the camp, that I may myself deliver her to her father.

The Trail-Hunter |Gustave Aimard
It would be well to go on board now, for at daybreak we weigh anchor.

The Brook Kerith |George Moore
Shortly after daybreak on the 5th the Egyptian flag was hoisted over the town.

The River War |Winston S. Churchill
Soon after daybreak we heard a knock at the door, and the Town-Major, M. Joanns, was ushered in.

The Span o' Life |William McLennan

British Dictionary definitions for daybreak

daybreak

/ (ˈdeɪˌbreɪk) /

noun

the time in the morning when light first appears; dawn; sunrise