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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And his demented majesty has no intention of going gentle into that good night.
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Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
But following Victor Wembanyama’s ejection in a narrow Game 4 loss to tie up their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves Sunday, the Spurs went back to their hotel to get a good night’s sleep.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Overall, this was a really good night of MMA.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Nothing stands in the way of me and a good night of sleep.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
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Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
But following Victor Wembanyama’s ejection in a narrow Game 4 loss to tie up their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves Sunday, the Spurs went back to their hotel to get a good night’s sleep.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Overall, this was a really good night of MMA.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Nothing stands in the way of me and a good night of sleep.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 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 18 May. 2026.
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