bedtime

noun

bed·​time ˈbed-ˌtīm How to pronounce bedtime (audio)
: a time for going to bed

Examples of bedtime in a Sentence

The children are still up? It's way past their bedtimes.
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For some people this is not easy; creating a calming bedtime routine helps, and limiting screen time is key. Lina Begdache, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2025 In 2015, a global study published in the journal Sleep involving over 10,000 children aged up to 5 identified a link between bedtime routine and longer, uninterrupted sleep at night. Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025 In contrast, another study of 60 participants found that drinking 18.6 fl oz (550 mL) of water within two hours of waking and 18.6 fl oz before bedtime for 12 weeks actually increased fasting blood glucose levels by around 0.6 mg/dL. New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2025 After the girls go to sleep, Barrymore unwinds with a relaxing bedtime routine. Erin Clements, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bedtime 

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bedtime was in the 13th century

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“Bedtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bedtime. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

bedtime

noun
bed·​time ˈbed-ˌtīm How to pronounce bedtime (audio)
: time to go to bed
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