Definition of an early bird

early bird    

noun

• a person who wakes up early in the day. Contrast with "night owl."

  Last edited on Mar 24 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.

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• From the expression "the early bird gets the worm."

  Last edited on Jan 22 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.

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