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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Limiting screen time before bed, limiting caffeine and alcohol, not spending too much time in bed while awake, and getting exercise can all help set you up for success at bedtime, Carvalho said. Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025 His collection explored the intersection of bedtime narratives, memory and that transitional state between wakefulness and sleep, translating stories into wearable forms that reflect the blurred lines between reality and dreams, tradition and innovation, and past and future. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025 Try maintaining a set bedtime each night, even on the weekends, to regulate your body's internal sleep-wake clock. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2025 The Negatives Disrupt Quality Sleep Drinking coffee too close to bedtime can ruin your sleep schedule. Allison Forsyth, Health, 10 Sep. 2025 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 13 Sep. 2025.

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bedtime

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