Morning

/ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the period of time from sunrise until noon, characterized by the start of the day

I love to go for a run in the cool morning air.

the early part of the day, especially before noon

She prefers to have her meetings in the morning when she's most alert.

the time period during which something happens or is expected to happen

We will finalize the plans by tomorrow morning.

Middle English 'morning', from 'morn', from Old English 'moren', related to 'morning star'.

good morning

A common greeting used in the morning.

morning coffee

A coffee traditionally consumed in the morning.

morning person

A person who feels more energetic and alert in the morning.

sunrise

The time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon.

dawn

The time of day when light first appears before sunrise.

Morn

I woke up late this morn and missed breakfast.

I have some errands to run in the AM.