good night

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interjection
  1. an expression of farewell used in parting at nighttime or when going to sleep.

Origin of good night

1
Middle English word dating back to 1325–75

Other definitions for good-night (2 of 2)

good-night
[ good-nahyt ]

noun
  1. a farewell or leave-taking: He said his good-nights before leaving the party.

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How to use good night in a sentence

  • But consolation came at bedtime; Margaret received her with open arms when she went to wish her goodnight.

    The Daisy Chain | Charlotte Yonge
  • "I thought I'd come in and say goodnight," he began, with a laugh.

    The Three Partners | Bret Harte
  • Bidding goodnight to the few friends who remained to see them off, they headed homeward.

    Watch Yourself Go By | Al. G. Field
  • Bidding the old gunsmith goodnight, they returned to the hotel, meeting Lieut. Murphy on the way.

  • Saying goodnight to the men who would carry on in her absence, she went down the back stairs to the street.

    Ghost Beyond the Gate | Mildred A. Wirt

British Dictionary definitions for good night

good night

sentence substitute
  1. a conventional expression of farewell, or, rarely, of greeting, used in the late afternoon, the evening, or at night, esp when departing to bed

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Other Idioms and Phrases with good night

good night

Expression of farewell used when parting at night or when going to sleep, as in He stood at the door, saying good night to each of the departing guests, or Mother came to tuck the children in and kiss them good night. [Late 1300s]

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