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 support weight loss, establish a consistent bedtime, choose lighter meals, limit evening screen time, and engage in regular moderate physical activity at night. Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026 Creating the ideal bedtime setup is a matter of finding quality sheets, a nice pillow, and the perfect type of mattress for you. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026 So whether whispered at the school gates or repeated at bedtime, mantras remind children (and parents) that growth is about kindness, not perfection. Hannah Silverman, Parents, 5 Jan. 2026 Today, the beauty world turns to the ingredient for its calming, fortifying, and barrier-protective effects—just ask Vogue beauty writer Kiana Murden who uses the ingredient in her bedtime skincare routine. Alice Abbiadati, Vogue, 3 Jan. 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 12 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

bedtime

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