Examples of bedtime in a Sentence
The children are still up? It's way past their bedtimes.
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Afternoon naps and caffeine as well as evening light from phones and other electronic devices can make adjusting to an earlier bedtime even harder.
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ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Keep in mind that a reliable morning routine and bedtime routine are still necessary to ensure that kids maintain healthy habits and to provide them with a stable household—but there can be some flexibility to a household structure.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 6 Mar. 2026
Building healthy sleep hygiene Routine and consistency are key, Dzierzewski said, starting with a regular bedtime and a predictable bedtime routine — not just a lights-out time.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Staats recommends avoiding large meals before bedtime, and limiting caffeinated drinks to the morning or earlier part of the day.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Keep in mind that a reliable morning routine and bedtime routine are still necessary to ensure that kids maintain healthy habits and to provide them with a stable household—but there can be some flexibility to a household structure.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 6 Mar. 2026
Building healthy sleep hygiene Routine and consistency are key, Dzierzewski said, starting with a regular bedtime and a predictable bedtime routine — not just a lights-out time.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Staats recommends avoiding large meals before bedtime, and limiting caffeinated drinks to the morning or earlier part of the day.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Bedtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bedtime. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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bedtime
noun
bed·time
ˈbed-ˌtīm 
: time to go to bed
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