An early bird
noun
A person who gets up or arrives early.
My grandma is an early bird, she always wakes up at 5 a.m.
Often appears as...
- early bird catches the worm
- early bird special
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
A person who reacts quickly or before others.
The early bird gets the worm, so she started her project right away.
Often appears as...
- early bird gets the worm
- early bird advantage
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adjective
Being available or happening before the usual or expected time.
The restaurant offers an early bird special for people who dine before 6 p.m.
Often appears as...
- early bird discount
- early bird offer
noun
A person who gets up or arrives early.
My grandma is an early bird, she always wakes up at 5 a.m.
Often appears as...
- early bird catches the worm
- early bird special
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
A person who reacts quickly or before others.
The early bird gets the worm, so she started her project right away.
Often appears as...
- early bird gets the worm
- early bird advantage
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adjective
Being available or happening before the usual or expected time.
The restaurant offers an early bird special for people who dine before 6 p.m.
Often appears as...
- early bird discount
- early bird offer
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Morning Activities
The phrase often relates to activities done early in the morning, like exercise or chores.
He's an early bird, always jogging at dawn.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Mornings
While mainly about mornings, it can imply someone is generally proactive and efficient.
You're such an early bird, always first to finish assignments.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
It's often used positively to admire someone's motivation or discipline.
Our teacher, the early bird, prepares lessons while we sleep!
Pro Tip 1/3Morning Activities
The phrase often relates to activities done early in the morning, like exercise or chores.
He's an early bird, always jogging at dawn.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Mornings
While mainly about mornings, it can imply someone is generally proactive and efficient.
You're such an early bird, always first to finish assignments.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
It's often used positively to admire someone's motivation or discipline.
Our teacher, the early bird, prepares lessons while we sleep!
Pro Tip 1/3Morning Activities
The phrase often relates to activities done early in the morning, like exercise or chores.
He's an early bird, always jogging at dawn.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Mornings
While mainly about mornings, it can imply someone is generally proactive and efficient.
You're such an early bird, always first to finish assignments.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
It's often used positively to admire someone's motivation or discipline.
Our teacher, the early bird, prepares lessons while we sleep!
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