early bird special

noun

The discount at various dining establishments for dinner served earlier than traditional hours.

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Meanings

nounearly bird special (plural early bird specials)

plural early bird specials · alternative early-bird special

  1. The discount at various dining establishments for dinner served earlier than traditional hours.
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