First Known Use: 13th century
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morning
noun morn·ing \ˈmȯr-niŋ\
: the early part of the day : the time of day from sunrise until noon
: the part of the day between midnight and noon
—used informally to say hello to someone in the morning
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: a period of first development : beginning
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Origin of MORNING
Middle English, from morn + -ing (as in evening)
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morning
noun morn·ing \ˈmȯr-niŋ\
Definition of MORNING for Kids
: the early part of the day : the time from sunrise to noon
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