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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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 The goal is to give your guests a good night’s sleep, right? Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Apr. 2026 Her biggest challenge thus far has been getting a good night's rest. Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 9 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 16 Apr. 2026.

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