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

      a bedtime story

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of bedtime1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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