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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Grab a compact smart plug to conveniently voice-control compatible home appliances and breathable bed sheets that hot sleepers swear by for a good night’s sleep.
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Meditation exercises can set the stage for a good night’s sleep, and an inexpensive noise machine can help with relaxing sounds.
—Sharon Basaraba, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2026
The next morning, the in-tent coffee machine provided a necessary boost to start the day after a good night’s sleep.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Old mattresses may not provide the support and comfort needed for a good night’s sleep, often leading to tossing and turning that ultimately disrupts your sleep.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Meditation exercises can set the stage for a good night’s sleep, and an inexpensive noise machine can help with relaxing sounds.
—Sharon Basaraba, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2026
The next morning, the in-tent coffee machine provided a necessary boost to start the day after a good night’s sleep.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Old mattresses may not provide the support and comfort needed for a good night’s sleep, often leading to tossing and turning that ultimately disrupts your sleep.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 3 Apr. 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 Apr. 2026.
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