bedtime

noun

bed·​time ˈbed-ˌtīm How to pronounce bedtime (audio)
: a time for going to bed

Examples of bedtime in a Sentence

The children are still up? It's way past their bedtimes.
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Fatigue Being tired at the end of the day or drowsy at bedtime is not the same thing as fatigue, which is more severe than simply feeling tired. Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2024 What's Keeping Gen Z Awake at Night? Technology is largely to blame, according to the poll, as scrolling on phones or watching TV are the main reasons Gen Zers stay up past their bedtime. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024 The cryptic emails would arrive just before bedtime: DON’T DELETE THIS!! Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024 For a fun bedtime activity, check out the new immersive experience in the resort's lobby. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bedtime 

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bedtime was in the 13th century

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“Bedtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bedtime. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

bedtime

noun
bed·​time ˈbed-ˌtīm How to pronounce bedtime (audio)
: time to go to bed
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