before bed

idiom

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

Examples of before bed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Are there any natural remedies or workouts to do to prevent insomnia? Proper sleep hygiene, as recommended by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), is like avoiding electronics before bed and sticking to a regular sleep schedule. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 27 Sep. 2023 Lastly, your healthcare provider may recommend consuming a snack before bed or during exercise to prevent your blood sugar from dropping too low (MedlinePlus, 2022). Lindsey Desoto, Health, 26 Sep. 2023 One evening before bed, Fried recalled, Sam and Gabriel, who were still in elementary school, started asking her and Bankman questions about divorce. Sheelah Kolhatkar, The New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2023 She was raised in a Presbyterian household in Santa Barbara, where her father insisted that the family pray before every meal and sang hymns with the children before bed. Nina Chhita, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2023 Taking blood pressure medication before bed is usually unnecessary unless your doctor has specifically instructed you to. Michael Schuh Pharm.d., Anchorage Daily News, 2 Sep. 2023 Rub the essential oil on pulse points and temples before flying, or dab a few drops on the pillow at night before bed. Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 1 Sep. 2023 This is great for working, breakfast, or even reading before bed. Matthew Parker, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2023 The day cleanser has morning burst beads to energize, exfoliate, and wake up the skin, and the night cleanser relaxes the skin before bed while removing dirt and impurities that have built up throughout the day. Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2023 See More

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“Before bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/before%20bed. Accessed 30 Sep. 2023.

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