bedtime

noun

bed·​time ˈbed-ˌtīm 

: a time for going to bed

Examples of bedtime in a Sentence

The children are still up? It's way past their bedtimes.

Recent Examples on the Web

That kind of schedule can mean parents miss out on dinnertime, bathtime and potentially bedtime. — Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Summer heat may still be the enemy when bedtime rolls around, but with cool nights just around the corner, now’s a smart time to snag a fluffy comforter. — Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2026

This may mean bringing your bedtime forward by 30 minutes to get more sleep during winter months, or aiming for a greater proportion of light-intensity exercise to keep your workout plans realistic. — Masha Remskar, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026

Everyone’s getting along for now Two nights ago, my daughter refused to go to sleep well past her bedtime. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing bedtime

• bedtime story

Rhymes for bedtime

• airtime
• daytime
• downtime
• enzyme
• halftime
• lifetime
• longtime
• lunchtime
• mealtime
• meantime
• nighttime
• noontime

Kids Definition

bedtime

noun

bed·​time ˈbed-ˌtīm 

: time to go to bed