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
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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
Oscar-winning actor Oldman has recorded a special CBeebies bedtime story for the show.
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2024
She added: “My favourite thing in the world as a child was a bedtime story and I would be upset if I didn’t get one! I had a lot and I loved them all!”
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2024
“Ooh, a bedtime story about robots and love?”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2024
“It was not that late. Mere moments after you three went to bed. I must have just missed Mrs. Apple’s bedtime story, by...”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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