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 the show ended, Rosa wished her niece good night.
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Oriana Van Praag, New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2026
The weather may have contributed to a good night on the crime front.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Supplements can influence how your body regulates hormones, produces energy, and manages its sleep–wake rhythm—all of which are key to getting a good night's rest.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
Sanders’ mere presence is proof that anything can change with this team following a good night’s sleep.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
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Oriana Van Praag, New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2026
The weather may have contributed to a good night on the crime front.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Supplements can influence how your body regulates hormones, produces energy, and manages its sleep–wake rhythm—all of which are key to getting a good night's rest.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
Sanders’ mere presence is proof that anything can change with this team following a good night’s sleep.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 5 Jan. 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 27 Jan. 2026.
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