bedtime story
Americannoun
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bedtime stories
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of bedtime story
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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A spokesperson for Garbarino did not confirm the bedtime story in a statement, offering that he “briefly stepped out and inadvertently missed the vote.”
From Salon ● May 22, 2025
"It's the simple things like not being able to give them a hug, play with them or read them a bedtime story," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2024
She was also the first person to deliver a CBeebies bedtime story in sign language.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2024
Malcolm tries telling Cole a bedtime story, but it’s meandering and uninteresting — finally, the 9-year-old takes over, offering some pointers on how to craft an arresting tale.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2024
As in the first camp, a Keeper arrived to give them an inspirational bedtime story.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
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