early-birdspecial
nounUK /ˈɜː.li bɜːd ˈspeʃ.əl/
US /ˈɝː.li bɝːd ˈspeʃ.əl/
A special deal for people who come early.
The bakery has an early-birdspecial with cheap muffins before 8 a.m.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A breakfast menu item sold at a lower price in the morning.
We ordered the early-birdspecial at the diner.
3. A ticket or pass that costs less if bought early.
The concert early-birdspecial saved us ten dollars.
4. A reward given to someone who arrives first.
The first ten customers got an early-birdspecial gift.