bedtime

noun

bed·​time ˈbed-ˌtīm How to pronounce bedtime (audio)
: a time for going to bed

Examples of bedtime in a Sentence

The children are still up? It's way past their bedtimes.
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Typically, revenge bedtime procrastination affects people with demanding schedules, high stress or a sense of no control over their daytime lives. Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 Create a relaxing bedtime routine: Before bed, take a warm shower or bath, stretch, read, or listen to calming music. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 24 Apr. 2025 However, one small study found that taking collagen supplements one hour before bedtime could enhance sleep quality. Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2025 So Read, a 56-year-old sexologist and writer based in Calgary, Canada, developed a strict sleep and bedtime routine. Erica Sweeney, SELF, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bedtime

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bedtime was in the 13th century

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“Bedtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bedtime. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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bedtime

noun
bed·​time ˈbed-ˌtīm How to pronounce bedtime (audio)
: time to go to bed
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