predawn

Word parts

pre- + dawn

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌpriːdɔn/

Adjective

Positive predawn

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. Period from midnight to dawn.
2. Period immediately preceding dawn.
3. Period before dawn.

Synonyms

• wee hours
• small hours
• wee small hours
• early hours
• overnight
• oh-dark-hundred
• postmidnight
• zero-dark-hundred
• zero-dark-thirty
• oh-dark-thirty