early bird
noun
1
: an early riser
2
: one that arrives early and especially before possible competitors
Examples of early bird in a Sentence
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That way, early birds can get some shut-eye while night owls are cozying up with a good book.
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Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
How to get tickets to Indy Pride Festival Tickets are now on sale, with early bird pricing of $8 each until June 8, the day of the event.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Apr. 2024
The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is offering an early bird deal for stays from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
Gender didn’t matter, but sleep chronotype did; people who love getting up early, often called early birds, felt the impact more deeply.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 26 Mar. 2024
Cost: $10 early bird, $15 that week or $20 that day
Reservations: Online
Restaurant X Bistro
Location: 408 S Main St, Davidson, NC 28036
Restaurant X Bistro will be offering a four-course prix fixe Valentine’s Day menu at its Lake Norman restaurant, but the select dishes are still in the works.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2024
The cheapest time to buy a season ski pass is in March, when the early bird prices are first announced.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Mar. 2024
Several artists will have artwork for sale. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tickets: $20 early bird tickets are available April 1 through May 2, online only; free for kids under 12.
—Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2024
An early bird rate of $825 is available until six weeks before the registration deadline, offering a discount for early registrants.
—Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2024
Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
How to get tickets to Indy Pride Festival Tickets are now on sale, with early bird pricing of $8 each until June 8, the day of the event.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Apr. 2024
The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is offering an early bird deal for stays from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
Gender didn’t matter, but sleep chronotype did; people who love getting up early, often called early birds, felt the impact more deeply.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 26 Mar. 2024
Cost: $10 early bird, $15 that week or $20 that day
Reservations: Online
Restaurant X Bistro
Location: 408 S Main St, Davidson, NC 28036
Restaurant X Bistro will be offering a four-course prix fixe Valentine’s Day menu at its Lake Norman restaurant, but the select dishes are still in the works.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2024
The cheapest time to buy a season ski pass is in March, when the early bird prices are first announced.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Mar. 2024
Several artists will have artwork for sale. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tickets: $20 early bird tickets are available April 1 through May 2, online only; free for kids under 12.
—Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2024
An early bird rate of $825 is available until six weeks before the registration deadline, offering a discount for early registrants.
—Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2024
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