bedtime story

noun

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

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Voice Assistant featuring the voices of Disney characters, customizable voices, and things like homework help, bedtime stories, and more. Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024 The script started as a bedtime story Producer and co-writer David Kirschner told the story to his daughters and made it into a film. Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024 After Sam begs Amelia to read him a mysterious bedtime story, a nightmarish demon spawn is unleashed upon their household, which only deepens the rift between mother and son. Jack Dunn, Variety, 18 Sep. 2024 Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh will appear on a children's show to read a bedtime story for a special cause, just like Kate Middleton did nearly two years ago. Janine Henni, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bedtime story 

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 Jan. 2025.

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