early bird

noun

1
: an early riser
2
: one that arrives early and especially before possible competitors

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The super early bird version is still available for a price of ¥86,170 (approx. New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2025 This allows time to enjoy a drink at the bar—often with a special ‘early bird’ deal—before taking your seat. David Nikel, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 Tickets for the in-person New Jersey event are $25 for early birds and later jump up to $30 after April 2. Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025 Sure, the official sale kicks off on Tuesday, March 25, but savvy shoppers know that early bird discounts on all-things travel are already up for grabs. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for early bird

Word History

Etymology

from the proverb, "the early bird catches the worm"

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of early bird was in 1830

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“Early bird.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/early%20bird. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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