daybreak

noun

day·​break ˈdā-ˌbrāk 

: dawn

Synonyms of daybreak

• sunrise
• day
• dawn
• morning
• morn
• dawning

Examples of daybreak in a Sentence

I always seem to wake up at daybreak, regardless of what the clock says.

Recent Examples on the Web

Rassvet, Russian for daybreak, could effectively remove range limits for real-time adjustments and target tracking, giving Russia online control of long-range strikes over Ukrainian territory. — Mary Ilyushina, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026

With these calories under their belts, the Californians scattered to every corner of the plateau before daybreak. — Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 14 Oct. 2026

The vessel moved to the island's eastern side for calmer waters overnight as the crew prepared to go ashore at daybreak. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

The front is expected to move through the area by daybreak Sunday. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for daybreak

• awake
• backache
• beefsteak
• betake
• cheesecake
• cupcake
• earthquake
• forsake
• gouache
• handshake
• headache
• heartache

Kids Definition

daybreak

noun

day·​break -ˌbrāk 

: dawn entry 2 sense 1