daybreak

noun

day·​break ˈdā-ˌbrāk How to pronounce daybreak (audio)
: dawn

Examples of daybreak in a Sentence

I always seem to wake up at daybreak, regardless of what the clock says.
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By daybreak, the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in 45 minutes, burying its flood gauge. Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 8 July 2025 The destructive fast-moving waters rose 26 feet on the Guadalupe River in just 45 minutes before daybreak Friday, washing away homes and vehicles. arkansasonline.com, 6 July 2025 The long way home About 18 hours later, shortly after daybreak on June 20, the ship arrived in Cyprus. Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025 The region is expected to be above freezing everywhere by daybreak. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for daybreak

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of daybreak was in 1530

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“Daybreak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daybreak. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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daybreak

noun
day·​break -ˌbrāk How to pronounce daybreak (audio)

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