before bed

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

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Healthy sleep hygiene involves limiting light exposure, screen time and consumption of food and alcohol in the few hours before bed. Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025 There are lots of bedtime rituals to foster a good night's sleep, including limiting light before bed and sleeping in darkness. Allison Aubrey, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025 If possible, avoid drinking green tea before bed. Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2025 The optional ambient lighting and an aromatherapy tray features add to the calming vibe for winding down before bed. Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 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 7 Nov. 2025.

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