bedtime story
Americannoun
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
And actor Gary Oldman will read a CBeebies bedtime story, which will be aired as part of the show.
From BBC • Nov. 14, 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
Singer Billie Eilish is the latest star to read a CBeebies bedtime story, choosing Oliver Jeffers' book This Moose Belongs to Me.
From BBC • Jul. 15, 2024
I wasn’t in the mood for a bedtime story.
From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine
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