COCKCROW Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

cockcrow

noun

ˈkäk-ˌkrō

Definition of cockcrow

as in sunrise

the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance by cockcrow the mysterious stranger had vanished

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Noun

The new space is intended to hold free community programming, with potential activities including sunrise yoga, farmers markets, family movie nights, nonprofit events and cultural festivals.

— Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo worked for 35 years from sunrise to sunset to send all three of his American citizen sons to college.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026

Definition of sunrise

Noun

But, over the past several weeks, 200 million barrels of oil came out of the strait — adding 17 days of supply, according to Lipow Oil Associates.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
The hours between finishing work for the day and going out to dinner are the calm before the storm.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Definition of day

Noun

Acting attorney general Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing to serve as the nation’s top law enforcement officer continues Thursday morning, with testimony from supporters and critics.

— Perry Stein, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of morning

Noun

Boston has thrived during a 14-2 surge that began June 25, when the Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-3 after not arriving home from Colorado until dawn due to a mechanical issue on their plane.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 July 2026
The lights, which cover about a mile of the pathway, operate from dusk to dawn.

— Emily Carmela Nelson, Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2026

Definition of dawn

Noun

The light green safari shade is especially fun, or go for an aquatic vibe with the icy morn/sea wave two-combo.

— Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2023
This gives me, in the parking lot the next morn, yet another opportunity to introduce myself to fellow travelers who possess jumper cables.

— John Phillips, Car and Driver, 9 Jan. 2023

Definition of morn

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