good night

interjection

used to express good wishes in the evening especially when someone is leaving or going to sleep
Good night. I'll see you in the morning.

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But, according to recent data pulled by Kayak, some destinations are better than others for getting a good night’s sleep. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025 Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. CNN — Want to improve your chances for a good night’s sleep? Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025 The pitcher, by the measures that matter most — how many hits and runs he's allowed — is having a good night. Neil Irwin, Axios, 17 Mar. 2025 It’s found in the mind fog following the relief of a big win at work, the hours spent zoning out instead of caring for yourself by getting a good night’s sleep, and the failure to listen to your child tell you about their day due to an obsession with getting your inbox to zero. Keyaira Boone, Essence, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for good night

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“Good night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20night. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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