Definition

Noun: The early part of the day, specifically the period of time from sunrise until noon.

Usage

"Morning time" refers to the hours of the day after dawn and before midday. It is often associated with the start of daily activities, freshness, and daylight.

Examples

• I enjoy a quiet cup of coffee during the morning time.
• The morning time is the coolest part of the day in the summer.
• She scheduled all her important meetings for the morning time.

Advanced Usage

• "In the morning time": This phrase is sometimes used for emphasis or in certain dialects to specify the morning period, though "in the morning" is more common in standard English.
  • The birds are most active in the morning time.

Variants and Related Words

• Morning (n): The more common and standard term for this time period.
  • I will see you tomorrow morning.
• Forenoon (n): A formal or somewhat dated synonym for the morning, especially the part before noon.
• A.M. (abbr): Used with clock times to indicate the period from midnight to noon (e.g., 10:00 A.M.).

Synonyms

• Morning
• Forenoon
• A.M.

Notes on Usage

"Morning time" is a clear and descriptive compound noun. However, in most everyday contexts, the single word "morning" is preferred and is more concise. "Morning time" can sound slightly redundant or poetic in standard usage.

Noun

1. the time period between dawn and noon
   • I spent the morning running errands