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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November 22, 2025 Mattresses, sheets, and pillows may typically take priority in a bedroom’s décor—they’re the foundations of a good night’s sleep, after all—but don’t discount the bed frame itself. Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2025 Berg gets a good night’s sleep because of its Goldilocks blend of breathable comfort and sustainability, which go along nicely with its impressive durability and cooling gel memory foam that is ideal for hot sleepers. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Nov. 2025 The Brazilian artist was off to a good night with nods in major categories, like Album of the Year and Record of the Year. Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2025 Cost of insomnia Americans clearly needed help getting a good night’s rest. Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 14 Nov. 2025 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 25 Nov. 2025.

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