bedtime

noun

bed·​time ˈbed-ˌtīm 

: a time for going to bed

Examples of bedtime in a Sentence

The children are still up? It's way past their bedtimes.

Recent Examples on the Web

Having an inconsistent wake-up time could be setting you up for that frustrating bedtime experience. — Sarah Klein, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026

Simple moves educators can share, like putting phones away at bedtime and protecting time for meaningful family interactions, help households build healthier digital habits without turning every evening into a standoff. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026

What’s your favorite way to reset after kiddo bedtime or at the end of a long day? — Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2026

Now pink, brown, green and gray are turning up in sleep apps, audiology offices and bedtime routines, along with a few less familiar hues further out on the spectrum. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing bedtime

• bedtime story

Rhymes for bedtime

• airtime
• daytime
• downtime
• enzyme
• halftime
• lifetime
• longtime
• lunchtime
• mealtime
• meantime
• nighttime
• noontime

Kids Definition

bedtime

noun

bed·​time ˈbed-ˌtīm 

: time to go to bed