before bed

idiom

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

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Raising a Teen and Tween The former Saved by the Bell star says her daughter is very involved at school and with volleyball so their time for connection usually happens at night, right before bed. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 17 Sep. 2025 Avoid screens at least an hour before bed. Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 Best applied at night before bed, this boasts a slip, water-like texture that the scalp drinks up in a matter of seconds. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025 Reserve phone-free time during meals or before bed. Annie Margaret, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 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 18 Sep. 2025.

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