bedtime

American  

[bed-tahym] / ˈbɛdˌtaɪm /

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.

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bedtime British  

/ ˈbɛdˌtaɪm /

noun

1. 1. the time when one usually goes to bed

   2. ( as modifier )

      a bedtime story

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Etymology

Origin of bedtime

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

Example Sentences

"And after I finish the dishes, I'll bring you in for your bath. It's almost bedtime."

From Literature

But Mom made him take it off at bath time and bedtime.

From Literature

That night at bedtime I heard Mama tell Papa, “She made it through the day! That doll has worked a miracle.”

From Literature

I prayed for him at bedtime, and in church on Sunday too.

From Literature

She also confirmed her bedtime had been extended until 1am for the night, while her dad said the fizzy apple juice would be flowing in celebration.

From BBC