before bed

idiom

: before going to sleep
The kids like to hear a story before bed.

Examples of before bed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Experts in Miami suggest taking these five steps now ▪ Don’t use blue light devices at bedtime: During the hour before bed, don’t watch TV, scroll through social media on your phone, read an e-book on your tablet or use other devices that emit blue light. Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 5 June 2024 Three out of four children look at screens an hour before bed. Kendra Thomas, TIME, 5 June 2024 At the end, they’re gifted with a map of the night sky to enjoy some late-night stargazing before bed. Juliet Izon, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2024 However, there are creative hacks and low-cost ways to get a good night’s rest, like changing your bedroom decor, exercising before bed, or even incorporating essential oils into your nighttime routine. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 4 June 2024 This is a popular protein powder to take before bed and after a hard workout to help build muscle growth. Caroline Thomason, Health, 4 June 2024 Fill a glass before bed Moriarty fills up a 24-ounce glass of water before bed every night. Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 20 May 2024 In one case detailed in the lawsuit, a teen said a female employee in her 20s went into the teen’s room to search it before bed. Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2024 According to the Life Hacker Site, the best time to test an antiperspirant or deodorant is before bed. Akili King, Essence, 14 May 2024

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“Before bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/before%20bed. Accessed 14 Jun. 2024.

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