mornings
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of mornings
First recorded in 1610–20
Example Sentences
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For decades, she’s cultivated an image built around relentless work ethic, optimism and early mornings spent turning ideas into reality.
From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026
O’Leary is calling for U.K. airports to stop selling alcohol in the mornings, or at least cut patrons off after two rounds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
"About one third of my clients want to sit on the pavements, especially during cooler days, mornings and evenings," he said.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
"It feels as if mornings and nights no longer exist," said Sah.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
However, as the days grew colder, in the mornings ice was starting to form on the pond’s surface, which later cracked and distorted the view.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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