morning

The first or early part of the day, lasting from midnight to noon or from sunrise to noon.

The dawn.

The first or early part; the beginning.

The first part of the day, strictly from midnight to noon.

Figuratively, the first or early part.

A morning dram or draught.

A slight repast taken at rising, some time before what is called breakfast.

Pertaining to the first or early part of the day; being in the early part of the day, or before dinner: as, a morning concert.

Existing, taking place, or seen in the morning: as, morning dew; morning light; morning service: often used figuratively.

The first or early part of the day, variously understood as the earliest hours of light, the time near sunrise; the time from midnight to noon, from rising to noon, etc.