before bed

idiom

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

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This hormone helps guide the body’s circadian rhythm, so boosting your cortisol levels before bed can be a major sleep disruptor. Hunter Boyce, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026 Try not to use heavy hair products right before bed. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026 Grandma was wearing her glasses, hand pressed to her cheek, as though settling in to read before bed. Hazlitt, 7 Jan. 2026 Kermie will be hearing all about this tonight before bed. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Jan. 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 12 Jan. 2026.

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