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 heir to the throne mentioned the bedtime message before the 2025 Earthshot Prize awards ceremony kicks off later today at the Museum of Tomorrow in Rio. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025 There are lots of bedtime rituals to foster a good night's sleep, including limiting light before bed and sleeping in darkness. Allison Aubrey, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025 According to an online survey conducted by Moonbug Entertainment, 45% of parents say bedtime is one of their biggest daily challenges. Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025 Keep your bedtime and wake-up time consistent, even on weekends if possible. Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 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 7 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

bedtime

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