bedtime

[ bed-tahym ]

noun

1. the time times at which a person usually goes to bed:

   It's past my bedtime.

2. the time times at which a person goes to bed on a particular night:

   I have to get up early tomorrow so bedtime tonight will be 9 o'clock.

bedtime

/ ˈbɛdˌtaɪm /

noun

1. 1. the time when one usually goes to bed
   2. ( as modifier )

      a bedtime story

Word History and Origins

Origin of bedtime¹

Middle English word dating back to 1200–50; bed, time

Example Sentences

It can take pictures at get-togethers, organize your appointments, and even read your child a bedtime story.

From The Daily Beast

“Bedtime procrastination may be a relatively modern phenomenon,” explained Kroese.

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And when the girls demand at bedtime that he “do the Beatles,” at first he resists—then finally relents.

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The crowd -- already standing room only -- rose to applaud her bedtime tale.

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Ideally, sensitive sleepers should avoid alcohol between four and six hours before bedtime.

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He knew that not only was it a signal for the closing of the city gates, but it was also a warning that bedtime was at hand.

From Project Gutenberg

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

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From three oclock in the afternoon—when we returned from school—until bedtime, we were left to our own resources.

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When bedtime came, she rested sweetly, having no wounded conscience to trouble or accuse her.

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Tessa, began Dine abruptly as they were brushing their hair at bedtime, isnt Gus a fine talker?

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