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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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 Why making date night a habit matters One good night does not fix a distant relationship. Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026 Naoussa’s labyrinthine alleyways can often be a boisterous affair well into the night, so while Avant Mar gets you close to the action, there’s enough distance to get a good night’s sleep. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 Even more mind-boggling is the fact that Will went to bed without saying good night to Suzanne, who was in her bikini, getting ready to hot tub with another man. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 July 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 8 Aug. 2026.

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