bedtime story

noun

: a story read or recounted to someone (such as a child) at bedtime

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Depletion Burnout Imagine a parent who once cherished bedtime stories, playful afternoons and shared laughter with their children. Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025 Over the years, the capabilities of AI have significantly advanced, giving digital chatbots the ability to tell bedtime stories to children, detect emotions in human users and offer suggestions for breathing exercises. Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2024 In the meantime, a generous weight limit of 250 pounds means parents can comfortably snuggle in for bedtime stories. Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2025 Percy Jackson, a demigod with ADHD and dyslexia, was born out of Riordan's own son's struggles with both and the bedtime stories the author told him, to make his son feel less alone. Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for bedtime story

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bedtime story was in 1868

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“Bedtime story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bedtime%20story. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

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