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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As a hot sleeper, there’s nothing that can ruin a good night of sleep more than bedding that traps heat and forces me to toss and turn all night.
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Jamie Weissman,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Talk about a great foundation for a good night’s sleep.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
Tuesday night was a very good night to be a leftist in New York City.
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Philip Elliott,
Time,
24 June 2026
Though no one took home the big prize on Saturday night, two players still had a good night.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Jamie Weissman,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Talk about a great foundation for a good night’s sleep.
—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
Tuesday night was a very good night to be a leftist in New York City.
—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
24 June 2026
Though no one took home the big prize on Saturday night, two players still had a good night.
—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
23 June 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 29 Jun. 2026.
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