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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Same for quitting smoking, getting a good night’s sleep, limiting alcohol, and adding foods rich in omega-3s.
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Time, 26 June 2025
Skinny jeans have returned in all their (polarizing) ’00s-era glory, but the wide-leg pants trend will not go gently into that good night.
—Catie Pusateri, Glamour, 26 June 2025
Ensuring a good night’s sleep is hard enough without night sweats or uncomfortable bedding keeping you up.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 23 June 2025
Even last night was a really good night offensively for us.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
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Time, 26 June 2025
Skinny jeans have returned in all their (polarizing) ’00s-era glory, but the wide-leg pants trend will not go gently into that good night.
—Catie Pusateri, Glamour, 26 June 2025
Ensuring a good night’s sleep is hard enough without night sweats or uncomfortable bedding keeping you up.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 23 June 2025
Even last night was a really good night offensively for us.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 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 12 Jul. 2025.
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