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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Help your teen create a sleep schedule that includes putting all electronic devices away at least two hours before bedtime, keeping the room dark and cool, and suggesting calming activities before sleep, recommends Dr. Roots. Maya Dollarhide, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025 Southwick's little one has become a symbol of the universal struggle between toddler curiosity and bedtime rules. Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025 This practice is a form of intermittent fasting called front-end intermittent fasting, where most of your calories are consumed during daylight or at the beginning of your day, tapering off toward bedtime. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025 Unsweetened Cereal With Milk Whole-grain cereal with milk is an ideal bedtime snack, offering protein, tryptophan, fiber, and slow-digesting carbs. Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025 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 28 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

bedtime

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