early bird rate

Pre-deadline booking price

An early bird rate is a discounted price offered to those who register, book, or purchase well before a deadline or event.

The term draws on "the early bird gets the worm"—rewarding those who act promptly: Early bird rates end Friday, We got the early bird rate on concert tickets.

Common for conferences, flights, and event registrations.

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timing of purchase/booking

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Top 200,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G