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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To promote sleep, keep all electronics out of the bedroom, including clocks, and switch off screens at least 30 minutes before bedtime, Foster recommends. Holly Haber, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026 Between school pickups and bedtime routines, Dowd began working the problem. Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026 To maximize protein benefits, consider consuming yogurt before bedtime, in the morning, or about 30 minutes to two hours after a workout. Joy Emeh, Health, 16 Mar. 2026 Before bed, limit exposure to bright screens and establish a calming bedtime routine, which can significantly improve your sleep quality, especially for older adults, Wetter adds. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bedtime

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 25 Mar. 2026.

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bedtime

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