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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Mahomes isn’t about to go quietly into that good night.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Anyway, after bidding her guests a good night, Alma catches sight of Maggie and Hank leaving together, the latter clearly the worse for wear but in seemingly high spirits.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Nothing is more important than a good night’s sleep.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The night before, get a good night’s sleep.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 26 Aug. 2025
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Anyway, after bidding her guests a good night, Alma catches sight of Maggie and Hank leaving together, the latter clearly the worse for wear but in seemingly high spirits.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Nothing is more important than a good night’s sleep.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The night before, get a good night’s sleep.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 26 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 2025.
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