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

The line separating dinosaurs and early birds becomes blurrier as more discoveries are made, Lamanna said, especially as fossils show characteristics of birdlike dinosaurs, or dinosaur-like birds. —Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 June 2026

Past promotions, for example, have included a welcome bonus of 10% off your first booking; special kids fares, offering up to 70% off third and fourth passengers; and early bird discounts of 15 to 25% off standard fares. —Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026

Sales start on June 10th, though early bird access begins from June 3rd, with the option to secure a $29 discount. —Dominic Preston, The Verge, 27 May 2026

The standalone FridgePower has an MSRP of $1,299, but current early bird pricing starts at $819. —Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 26 May 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