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

Wear Cooler Pajamas Like your sheets, the material your jammies are made of can also make a difference in bedtime comfort. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 June 2026

The kids will be able to watch the Royals before bedtime this week. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026

To improve your sleep quality, focus on setting up a healthy bedtime routine, exercising frequently, and following a healthy eating pattern. — Mark Gurarie, Health, 20 June 2026

Beyond the tax of digestion, Weiner says that eating too close to bedtime can cause stomach contents to reflux into the esophagus and even the upper airway, leading to coughing and throat drainage at night, which can also interfere with sleep. — Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 19 June 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