How to Use bedtime in a Sentence

bedtime

noun
  • The children are still up? It's way past their bedtimes.
  • This decadent body cream fits right in the space between bath and bedtime.
    Olivia Hanson, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Some nights call for wild and weird bedtime reading, full of noise and action.
    Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ, 30 June 2023
  • Scroll through to see the various videos Jenner shared of her posing in the bedtime look.
    Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 8 Feb. 2023
  • Try and create habits around bedtime that prepare you to sleep.
    Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Change things up at bedtime and read one of these quirky poems rather than a story.
    Karen Cicero, Good Housekeeping, 10 July 2023
  • Lay clothes out and pack up homework before bedtime to reduce the stress in the morning.
    Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024
  • Avoid looking at screens at least an hour prior to bedtime.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • All this my mother learned from Mr. Wilson, who kept her up past her bedtime talking on the porch.
    Junot Díaz, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2023
  • The euphoric energy alone will keep you awake way past your bedtime (trust me).
    Carine Lavache, ELLE, 21 July 2023
  • And turn off all the screens in your bedroom 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime – this step will improve sleep.
    David Rosenberg, Fortune Well, 24 Oct. 2023
  • Aim for about 30 minutes and avoid naps later in the day as you near your actual planned bedtime. 5.
    Sally Ferguson, CNN, 27 Mar. 2023
  • This will help your toddler adjust to the fact that bedtime (and alone time) is approaching.
    Mali Anderson, Parents, 17 July 2023
  • Themed parties, glow-in-the-dark games and even a mini disco keep the kids happy before bedtime.
    Karen Cicero, Good Housekeeping, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Reading lamp When there’s no need to set an early alarm in the morning, there’s no need for an early bedtime!
    Erica Finamore, wsj.com, 12 Nov. 2023
  • One drink more than three hours before bedtime is OK, Martin said.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Be sure to exercise, but do so at least three hours before bedtime.
    Erin Prater, Fortune Well, 5 Apr. 2023
  • This hyaluronic acid face cream leaves skin feeling plump, dewy, and bright if used just before bedtime.
    Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 14 Aug. 2023
  • There’s a cozy place to read in every room but hardly any light for doing so after bedtime.
    Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2023
  • The right amount of coffee can be good for you, but timing it too close to bedtime could have unwanted effects on your sleep.
    Lacey Muinos, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2023
  • Children curled up with their parents and watched cartoons long past their bedtimes.
    Sarah Dadouch, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Chitwood had last been seen by her family at bedtime at home Thursday, the alert said.
    Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 9 June 2023
  • Most of us were introduced to one of the most important parts of bedtime, the bonnet, by the loving adult who was taking care of our hair.
    A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez, Parents, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Its soft glow also doubles as a nightlight for kids and could be part of a nightly bedtime routine.
    Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Regardless of your bedtime needs, there's guaranteed to be a mattress out there with your name on it.
    Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 22 Apr. 2023
  • Just like sheets, good sleepwear is a bedtime essential, so find a great pair the whole family will love.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 26 July 2023
  • Remember to dim them an hour or two before bedtime, though.
    Jana Banin, Parents, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Michael Calore: Something to go with your watching of late-night horror movies right before bedtime.
    Wired Staff, WIRED, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Younger children might want to have a favorite teddy bear or blanket for bedtime.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2023
  • Do not drink fluids within two to three hours before bedtime.
    Sarah Bradley, Health, 17 Nov. 2023

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