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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Look, Tyler Herro closed a -20 in the loss, so not a good night for him, even beyond his shooting, and Norman finished -8. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026 Nothing stands in the way of me and a good night of sleep. Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026 Consuming it at this age supposedly provides benefits such as a good night’s sleep, healthy development and longer satisfaction after meals, these influencers say. Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026 Behind every person with good skin is said to be a good night of sleep, but what if your time sleeping could actually improve your skin appearance too? Tim Chan, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 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 28 Feb. 2026.

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