Examples of bedtime in a Sentence
The children are still up? It's way past their bedtimes.
Recent Examples on the Web
Avoid looking at screens at least an hour prior to bedtime.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
Argentina is the bedtime horror story that other economies use to scare each other.
—Greg Ip, WSJ, 22 Nov. 2023
Its soft glow also doubles as a nightlight for kids and could be part of a nightly bedtime routine.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2023
These irresistibly soft and snuggly plush toys can be the perfect bedtime, reading, and snuggling buddy.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 7 Nov. 2023
Limit your daily fluid intake to two liters per day.
Make a consistent bedtime.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 17 Nov. 2023
This bedtime bundle will certainly aid anyone in winding down from a busy day.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2023
Reading lamp When there’s no need to set an early alarm in the morning, there’s no need for an early bedtime!
—Erica Finamore, wsj.com, 12 Nov. 2023
Children curled up with their parents and watched cartoons long past their bedtimes.
—Sarah Dadouch, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2023
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
Argentina is the bedtime horror story that other economies use to scare each other.
—Greg Ip, WSJ, 22 Nov. 2023
Its soft glow also doubles as a nightlight for kids and could be part of a nightly bedtime routine.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2023
These irresistibly soft and snuggly plush toys can be the perfect bedtime, reading, and snuggling buddy.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 7 Nov. 2023
Limit your daily fluid intake to two liters per day.
Make a consistent bedtime.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 17 Nov. 2023
This bedtime bundle will certainly aid anyone in winding down from a busy day.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2023
Reading lamp When there’s no need to set an early alarm in the morning, there’s no need for an early bedtime!
—Erica Finamore, wsj.com, 12 Nov. 2023
Children curled up with their parents and watched cartoons long past their bedtimes.
—Sarah Dadouch, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2023
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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
Phrases Containing bedtime
Dictionary Entries Near bedtime
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“Bedtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bedtime. Accessed 9 Dec. 2023.
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bedtime
noun
bed·time
ˈbed-ˌtīm 
: time to go to bed
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