before bed

phrase

: before going to sleep
The kids like to hear a story before bed.

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Evening Wind-Down Brainlume can be used before bed as part of a calming evening routine to help transition from a busy day into rest mode. William Jones, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 Cool sleepers or those who shower before bed may be able to stretch their duvet cover wash schedule to every few weeks, but warm sleepers should consider sticking to a weekly cycle. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2026 Moisturizing before bed matters because skin hydration naturally drops in the evening, and the right nighttime moisturizer can also soothe irritation from actives like retinoids. Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Create a peaceful ambiance, perfect for unwinding before bed. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for before bed

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“Before bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/before%20bed. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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