morn

noun

ˈmȯrn How to pronounce morn (audio)
Definition of mornnext
1
as in day
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance my herald of the morn is my cat, sticking his paw in my face to wake me up

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2
as in morning
the time from sunrise until noon so, how are you this lovely morn?

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Recent Examples of morn The light green safari shade is especially fun, or go for an aquatic vibe with the icy morn/sea wave two-combo. — Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2023 This gives me, in the parking lot the next morn, yet another opportunity to introduce myself to fellow travelers who possess jumper cables. — John Phillips, Car and Driver, 9 Jan. 2023 These white cast-iron stocking holders will keep your stocking supported with the look of a frosty winter’s morn. — Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 1 Dec. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for morn
  1. day
  2. morning
  3. sunrise
  4. dawn
  5. dawning
Noun
  • Two were found to have been forged on the same day, the report said, and a third was confirmed stolen out of Romania.
    — Dale Ellis, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
  • This summer, Rodgers put together a team-bonding trip to a ranch out west for four days.
    — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of day
Noun
  • Her body was found Monday morning in the waters near Hagley Landing, a boat ramp leading to the Waccamaw River in the small town of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, following an extensive search involving hundreds of people and multiple agencies.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Early Tuesday morning, Anaheim mayor Ashleigh Aitken started getting a slew of calls and texts — rumors were swirling about a potential landmark day in her hometown.
    — Sam Blum, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of morning
Noun
  • The resort begins clearing the beach before sunrise each morning, but nature doesn't always cooperate.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Best Gear Deals From sleeping comfortably under the stars to enjoying a hot cup of coffee at sunrise, the right gear can elevate any camping trip, and REI’s sale is packed with worthwhile upgrades.
    — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of sunrise
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  • Many retreats involve waking up at dawn, eating very little, and sitting perfectly still while focusing on one’s breath for hours on end.
    — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Washington Fish and Wildlife recommends pet owners keep their animals indoors – especially between dusk and dawn – and secure small livestock and poultry.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of dawn
Noun
  • The quiet moments, the grief, the slow dawning of realization that her husband had written this piece as a way of dealing with his grief and her anger.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Ever enterprising, Toha does eventually make her way back to the party, but there, the ultimate dawning of her place outside of Nelly’s circle is heartbreaking.
    — Alissa Simon, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Morn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morn. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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