bed check

American  

noun

1. an inspection conducted soon after bedtime or during the night, as in a barracks or dormitory, to determine the presence or absence of persons required by regulation to be in bed.

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Etymology

Origin of bed check

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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bed check

He would arrange them, careful to give each their own space on the bed, check in, and “ask them about their hearts.”

From New York Times ● Nov. 16, 2022

The warrants make no mention of a jailhouse brawl that sheriff's officials have said delayed completion of the evening bed check until about 9 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 27, 2016

“We’ve got lights out at 10:30 and bed check at 10:45 every night, so we’re trying to get them down early,” said Narduzzi, whose assistant coaches also take turns sleeping in the players’ dorms.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2015

They were discovered missing during a midnight bed check, authorities said.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 13, 2015

“Huh,” said Abby, doing a quick bed check in the kennel.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein