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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The majority of Americans get between 6 and 7 hours per night — even though more than half say getting a good night’s sleep is a top priority on weekdays, ranking it above eating well or spending time with loved ones.
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Allison Palmer
march 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
The majority of Americans get between 6 and 7 hours per night, even though more than half say getting a good night’s sleep is a top priority on weekdays, ranking it above eating well or spending time with loved ones.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
But this was a good night for him and his party.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
Cluttered minds and cluttered bedrooms can be the worst kind of companion when trying to get a good night’s sleep.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
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Allison Palmer
march 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
The majority of Americans get between 6 and 7 hours per night, even though more than half say getting a good night’s sleep is a top priority on weekdays, ranking it above eating well or spending time with loved ones.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
But this was a good night for him and his party.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
Cluttered minds and cluttered bedrooms can be the worst kind of companion when trying to get a good night’s sleep.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 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 7 Mar. 2026.
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