bedtime story

noun

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

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The program assists kids snooze more soundly via a series of sleep-inducing activities like stargazing and bedtime stories. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025 While many audio devices provided an alternative to screens, especially during daytime play, none replaced their bedtime story routines. Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024 The Calm app also has bedtime stories, sometimes read by celebrities such as Matthew McConaughey. Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2024 Voice Assistant featuring the voices of Disney characters, customizable voices, and things like homework help, bedtime stories, and more. Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 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 14 Jan. 2025.

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