daybreak

[ dey-breyk ]

/ ˈdeɪˌbreɪk /

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noun

the first appearance of daylight in the morning; dawn.

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Which of the options below is the best punctuation for the sentence? It__s your turn to pick the movie __ but your sister gets to pick the board game we _ re going to play.

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Origin of daybreak

First recorded in 1520–30; day + break

Words nearby daybreak

dayan, daybeacon, daybed, daybook, dayboy, daybreak, daycare, daycare centre, daycation, daycentre, daych

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Consider the controversy over Daybreak Ranger, a seemingly androgynous character.
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At daybreak, they borrowed a small sum of money from a passing family, then called their families from an Internet cafe.
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His illustration Daybreak was once the most reproduced work of art in the world.
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By daybreak, over 1,000 police and paramilitary men had moved into place to prevent more trouble.
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As soon after daybreak as possible, monsieur, if that is convenient.
In the Day of Adversity|John Bloundelle-Burton
At daybreak you will bring Doa Clara to the camp, that I may myself deliver her to her father.
The Trail-Hunter|Gustave Aimard
It would be well to go on board now, for at daybreak we weigh anchor.
The Brook Kerith|George Moore
Shortly after daybreak on the 5th the Egyptian flag was hoisted over the town.
The River War|Winston S. Churchill
Soon after daybreak we heard a knock at the door, and the Town-Major, M. Joanns, was ushered in.
The Span o' Life|William McLennan

British Dictionary definitions for daybreak

daybreak

/ (ˈdeɪˌbreɪk) /

noun

the time in the morning when light first appears; dawn; sunrise

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daybreak

noun

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British Dictionary definitions for daybreak

noun