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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The new study, conducted with Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital, took a big-data approach to bedtime. New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2025 Stop all cognitive activity two hours before bedtime and establish a soothing routine to create a gentle transition. Mélanie Nauche, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025 Here are the seven things these couples consistently do before bedtime. Mark Travers, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2025 That also means establishing consistent morning routines and bedtime routines. Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 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 20 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

bedtime

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