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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After dinner, Sudhir Desai said good night and retired upstairs. Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026 When done right, using concealer for dark circles is truly the next best thing to a good night’s sleep. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2026 Skipping recovery doesn’t just cost you a good night’s sleep. Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 Color is one of the most important aspects of decorating any space, especially a bedroom, where a loud or chaotic palette can really interfere with a good night’s sleep. Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 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 25 Aug. 2026.

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