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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Lemon and ginger herbal tea A lemon and ginger herbal tea is a great choice to help boost digestion and metabolism before bedtime. Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025 How to Make the Sleepy Girl Mocktail Ready to mix up your own Sleepy Girl Mocktail for a more relaxed bedtime? Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025 For those who prefer showering at night, this technique can help improve sleep, especially an hour or two before bedtime. Sophie Okolo, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025 This is a great option for adults and kids over 12 to take at bedtime or as directed by their doctor. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025 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 22 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

bedtime

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