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

The court heard she had been her "usual self" and her mother had given her a hug and a kiss before bedtime.

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A regular sleep schedule, a dark and cool bedroom, and avoiding caffeine or nicotine close to bedtime all increase the likelihood of getting a good night’s sleep.

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Our only alone time was spent sipping wine in front of the TV after reading the boys’ bedtime stories.

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She said at times, parents needed to be "a bad guy" and establish stricter controls, including limiting screen time and not letting children look at phones at bedtime.

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The bedtimes, the dinner times, homework; the unexpected accommodations for illness, injury and very bad days.

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