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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Nature’s Spell Lavender Oil and Sleep Mist Pillow Spray NATURE’S SPELL’s Lavender Oil for Hair and Skin is ideal to massage on the body and scalp just before bedtime. Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025 Make your bedroom a quiet and restful space, and avoid using screens close to bedtime. Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 29 Mar. 2025 Try cutting off fluids two hours before bedtime and be mindful of water-heavy foods at night. Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025 In another quote, Theroux joked about friend Howard Stern’s bedtime, alongside a photo of the radio host and his wife, Beth. Charna Flam, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bedtime

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 8 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

bedtime

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