before bed

idiom

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

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In fact, many people find that consuming cheese right before bed can lead to vivid dreams and nightmares. Meg Walters, Glamour, 14 May 2025 Our tester used this serum for six weeks, applying it every night before bed. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 13 May 2025 On the other hand, limit exposure to bright screens at least an hour before bed. Ankur Bindal, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025 One study found that eating two kiwis before bed helped people sleep longer and wake up less during the night.24 14. Lindsey Desoto, Health, 12 May 2025 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 23 May. 2025.

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