early bird

noun

1

: an early riser

2

: one that arrives early and especially before possible competitors

Examples of early bird in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This means that as well as the LuxVision projector, early birds will also get a complimentary big screen thrown in too. — New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026

Comedian Jake Shane was also among the early birds, settling onto a couch covered in velvet Armani pillows near the entrance before linking up with Charlie Walker, an up-and-coming model and son of celebrity stylist Elizabeth Saltzman. — Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2026

Remember, early bird gets the worm steep discounts on Dyson, Marimekko, and more. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026

Frances McDormand and Joel Coen were early birds, making a beeline to the bar to order martinis upon arrival. — Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

from the proverb, "the early bird catches the worm"

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for early bird

• afterword
• firebird
• hummingbird
• ladybird
• mockingbird
• overheard
• thunderbird
• undergird
• undeterred
• absurd
• averred
• bluebird