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Definition of predawn

predawn

/ˌpriːˈdɔːn/
pre · dawn
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• adjective

1

Occurring, existing, or relating to the time of early morning just before sunrise.

Example

"The wildlife photographers set up their equipment in the predawn darkness to capture the birds waking up."

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• noun

1

The period of time in the early morning immediately preceding daybreak.

Example

"The hikers began their ascent of the mountain in the quiet chill of predawn."

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• Rhymes for predawn

• Nearby Words

predation
predator
predatory
predawn
predecessor
predefine
predeparture

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Predawn. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/predawn
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