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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Maintain a consistent bedtime routine and avoid blue light from electronic devices at least an hour before bed to help signal your body to prepare for sleep. Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026 Lifestyle factors with solid evidence include a consistent sleep schedule, a protein-forward diet, resistance exercise and limiting afternoon caffeine and alcohol close to bedtime. Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026 Lifestyle factors with real evidence behind them include a consistent sleep schedule, a protein-forward diet, resistance exercise and limiting afternoon caffeine and alcohol close to bedtime. Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026 Seven hours of blissful, undisturbed snoozing could very well involve limiting caffeine intake, drinking chamomile tea and avoiding blue light before bedtime. Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026 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 4 Apr. 2026.

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bedtime

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