before bed

idiom

: before going to sleep
The kids like to hear a story before bed.

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From a young age we are taught to brush our teeth in the morning for fresh breath and before bed to prevent cavities. Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 13 Dec. 2024 Then my husband and I would eat an Oreo ice cream sandwich and watch something on TV before bed. Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024 For example, the other night, I was stressed before bed. Amy Fischer Ms, Rd, Health, 29 Nov. 2024 Avoid alcohol, food, caffeine and electronics before bed. Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 9 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for before bed 

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“Before bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/before%20bed. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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