What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
daydawn
Example
The birds started chirping at daydawn. [daydawn: noun]
Example
I woke up at daydawn to catch the sunrise. [daydawn: adverb]
daybreak
Example
We set out on our hike at daybreak. [daybreak: noun]
Example
The sky was beautiful at daybreak this morning. [daybreak: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Daybreak is more commonly used than daydawn in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between daydawn and daybreak?
Daydawn is less common and more poetic or literary than daybreak, which is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
