morning

Meanings

Noun

• The early part of the day, especially from dawn to noon.
• The early part of anything.
• That part of the day from dawn until the main meal (typically in late afternoon).
• The first alcoholic drink of the day; a morning draught.

Interjection

• A greeting said in the morning; shortening of good morning

Related

Similar words

• a.m.; forenoon; yeender

Origin

• From Middle English morwenyng, from morwen + -ing; equivalent to morn + -ing. See also morrow (Middle English morwe).