Definitions

1. adverb

moving or directed in the direction of dawn; towards the east

“The hikers made their way dawnward, following the trail as the sun rose.”

2. adverb

happening or done as day begins; at the start of a new day

“The dawnward hours of morning are often the most peaceful of the day.”

3. noun

the direction or region towards which the sun is rising

“The campers set up their tent in the dawnward direction to catch the morning sunlight.”