bedtime story

noun

: a story read or recounted to someone (such as a child) at bedtime

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Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh will appear on a children's show to read a bedtime story for a special cause, just like Kate Middleton did nearly two years ago. —

Janine Henni, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024 Meanwhile, Rocky reading a book in his mom's latest post comes after Kourtney revealed in October that On the Night You Were Born by Nancy Tillman was her favorite bedtime story for him. —

Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024 Some kids like to hear a bedtime story, others may want to talk about their day, and some may want to say their prayers and go to sleep. —

Vincent Iannelli, Parents, 30 July 2024 Parents can even schedule a Bedtime Elf Visit for their kids, where the North Pole visitor comes with a stocking, a book (for a bedtime story), and unlimited Christmas cheer. —

Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bedtime story

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bedtime story was in 1868

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“Bedtime story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bedtime%20story. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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