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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This week’s health tips cover easy ways to manage your blood sugar and support a good night’s sleep, from having walnuts with your dinner to snacking on pistachios in the afternoon. Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2026 The Late Show with Stephen Colbert had an unexpectedly good night at the first evening of the Emmy awards. Peter White, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026 Researchers aren’t exactly sure what’s going on inside the body that makes getting a good night’s sleep so tough. Alice Oglethorpe, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2026 Prior to donating, the Red Cross advises donors to get a good night’s rest, eat a full meal of iron-rich foods like eggs, meat and spinach, and hydrate with 16 ounces of extra water. Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 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 14 Sep. 2026.

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