before bed

phrase

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

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The one time to avoid would be later at night, right before bed. — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026 Make sure to follow other healthy sleep habits, such as going to bed and waking up at the same time daily and limiting screen time before bed. — Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 26 Oct. 2026 Here’s what dietitians and recent research say about whether a small handful before bed is worth working into the household routine. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026 That means keeping a consistent sleep and wake time every day, sleeping in a cool and comfortable space, cutting screens an hour before bed, avoiding excess alcohol and caffeine and getting regular exercise. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 24 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 6 Nov. 2026.

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