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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Every once in a while, the sky transforms itself into a soft sheet of red and orange and pink and purple just before the sun kisses the horizon and says good night until tomorrow.
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Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
At a hotel in Dallas, one night around bedtime, Foligno took the time to call every member of the team, on speaker, with a camera recording it all, to wish each of them a good night.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025
Berg gets a good night’s sleep because of its Goldilocks blend of breathable comfort and sustainability, which go along nicely with its impressive durability and cooling gel memory foam that is ideal for hot sleepers.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Lorch called him into the bedroom and asked the player to give him a kiss good night.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
At a hotel in Dallas, one night around bedtime, Foligno took the time to call every member of the team, on speaker, with a camera recording it all, to wish each of them a good night.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025
Berg gets a good night’s sleep because of its Goldilocks blend of breathable comfort and sustainability, which go along nicely with its impressive durability and cooling gel memory foam that is ideal for hot sleepers.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Lorch called him into the bedroom and asked the player to give him a kiss good night.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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 Oct. 2025.
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