morning

noun

ˈmȯr-niŋ How to pronounce morning (audio)
Definition of morningnext
1
as in morn
the time from sunrise until noon after working in the fields all morning, we were ready for a hearty lunch

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in day
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance morning has broken

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in beginning
the point at which something begins the period when people in ancient Mesopotamia began living in cities is usually regarded as the morning of civilization

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of morning Chichartio was at the Cotton Bowl on Wednesday morning as he was introduced as the first player to sign with the new Atletico Dallas of the United Soccer League. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026 Lindsay Clancy’s ex-husband continued his testimony for the prosecution this morning, and returned to the stand this afternoon to answer questions from the defense. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 29 July 2026 Rachel Barber As Fed policymakers headed into their July meeting in the morning on July 28, traders were split with about 69% expecting no rate move and about 31% anticipating a quarter-point hike, according to CME FedWatch. — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Hansard was involved in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Dublin early in the morning on July 29 and was pronounced dead at the scene. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for morning
Recent Examples of Synonyms for morning
  1. morn
  2. day
  3. beginning
  4. sunrise
  5. start
  6. dawn
  7. commencement
  8. dawning
Noun
  • 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
Definition of morn
Noun
  • The food comes in and is sorted within four hours, to be delivered by drivers five days a week.
    — Zuri Primos July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • His father, a firefighter, did construction work on his days off.
    — Lisa Song, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of day
Noun
  • Asking how your home will be promoted, and whether it will be listed in the MLS from the very beginning, can help ensure your property has the strongest possible start.
    — Heartland MLS®, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
  • The Bundesliga had only begun in 1963, marking the true beginning of professionalism.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of beginning
Noun
  • Staterooms are boutique-hotel luxurious, featuring king beds and private balconies for sunrise coffees.
    — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • More than 40 weekly fitness experiences invite guests to move with intention, from sunrise yoga and Pilates sessions to high-energy strength and conditioning classes led by expert instructors.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
Definition of sunrise
Noun
  • Setting the tone for that win was Mahle, who turned in one of his best starts of the year by allowing no runs over six-plus innings.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • The Kansas City Chiefs’ biggest splash this offseason was signing reigning Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker at the very start of free agency.
    — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Definition of start
Noun
  • The drone breached the country’s airspace at dawn and was shot down in the eastern desert, the statement said.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
  • Of course, anyone buying one is likely viewing it as a collectible—an artifact from the dawn of the AI age, when OpenAI reigned as one of the new technology’s standard bearers.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 27 July 2026
Definition of dawn
Noun
  • Universities become lifelong partners in human development rather than institutions that conclude their work at commencement.
    — David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The students booing artificial intelligence at commencements across the country are not just worried about jobs.
    — Mark Bardeen Andrejevic, Washington Post, 10 July 2026
Definition of commencement
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
Definition of dawning

Browse Nearby Words

morn
morning
mornings
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Morning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/morning. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on morning

Nglish: Translation of morning for Spanish Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

Your vs. You're: How to Use Them Correctly
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

The Words of the Week - Jul. 31

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)
See More

Popular

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
asap street sign
Figure Out These Acronyms ASAP You don't have to be a NASA engineer to get these...
See All