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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John joked that he’d been prescribed a good night’s sleep. Rebecca Edmisten, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026 To get a good night’s without overheating, head to Amazon to grab these Wgacked Cooling Pillows, now down to $27, which breaks down to $14 apiece. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026 Need a good night’s sleep before the championship match? Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 The only thing better than a good night’s sleep on a comfy mattress is getting a good night’s sleep for a quarter of the price. Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 14 Apr. 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 26 Apr. 2026.

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