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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Using features like Sleep Score and Sleep Stages can help you fine-tune your bedtime routine and better align your exercise schedule with your body’s natural rhythms. Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 Dolphin Those in the Dolphin chronotype are usually light sleepers, have a hard time unwinding at bedtime, and rarely follow a consistent bedtime schedule, several sleep experts told Fox News Digital. Amy McGorry, Fox News, 23 Feb. 2025 Avoid stimulating activities before bedtime, and there should be no exposure to electronic devices emitting blue light. Arielle Tschinkel, Parents, 12 Feb. 2025 However, since exercise releases endorphins that can keep you up, avoiding exercising within two hours of bedtime is important.8 Sleep in a dark room: Light interferes with sleep, therefore a dark room will help people fall and stay asleep. Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn, Verywell Health, 8 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bedtime

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 3 Mar. 2025.

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bedtime

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