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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Establish a consistent bedtime routine: A simple sequence like bath, book, feed, lullaby, and bed can cue sleep. Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025 Maintain proper hydration by drinking plenty of water, but reduce intake before bedtime to minimize sleep disruptions. Marco Buscaglia, Boston Herald, 19 May 2025 Aim to finish eating a few hours before bedtime. 4. Dr. Samanta Dall’agnese, CNBC, 13 May 2025 Aim to exercise earlier in the day or at least two to three hours before bedtime to give your body ample time to cool down. Ankur Bindal, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for bedtime

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 27 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

bedtime

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