before bed

phrase

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

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Eating before bed isn’t the enemy The problem was never the snack, nutritionist Prateek Kumar explains. — Patsy Anthony, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026 Having an electrolyte drink in the morning or perhaps before bed might alleviate some of that pain. — Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026 As for timing, drinking it one to two hours before bed may help, though some studies showing sleep benefits also included a serving earlier in the day. — Lindsey Desoto, HEALTH, 13 Oct. 2026 Until that conversation happens, a heated mask has slotted into the nightly wind-down routine for anyone chasing softer, less tired eyes before bed. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 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 Oct. 2026.

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