good night

interjection

—used to express good wishes in the evening especially when someone is leaving or going to sleep
Good night. I'll see you in the morning.

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The band is at its best at live shows, where, on a good night, their dejected mix of shoegaze, trip-hop, and other genres that have been beaten to death take on a revitalized energy. — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026 Other analysts are largely coalescing around the potential for a good night for Democrats. — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026 And with daylight saving time coming to an end, potentially throwing our sleep schedules out of whack, getting a good night’s rest is top of mind. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 29 Oct. 2026 Travelers are seeking the kind of nervous‑system reset and awe‑led emotional experience that help lower stress-inducing hormones like cortisol and aid a good night’s sleep. — Luke Abrahams, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for good night

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“Good night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20night. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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