good night
interjection
—used to express good wishes in the evening especially when someone is leaving or going to sleep
Good night. I'll see you in the morning.
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Taking regular cool showers and baths, wetting clothes or towels with cold water and putting your pillowcases in the fridge or freezer can all help further cool your body down, and hopefully, get a good night’s sleep.
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Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
2 July 2026
Those on board the world’s largest sailing yacht are in for a good night’s sleep.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 July 2026
Should a rider want to toast these wonders with their tequila cousins, or just get a warm meal and good night's sleep after a ride, the nearby town of Twentynine Palms is the go-to stop for those needing an oasis.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Two players, one in Arizona and another in Tennessee, had themselves a good night, taking home 2 million dollars.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
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Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
2 July 2026
Those on board the world’s largest sailing yacht are in for a good night’s sleep.
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 July 2026
Should a rider want to toast these wonders with their tequila cousins, or just get a warm meal and good night's sleep after a ride, the nearby town of Twentynine Palms is the go-to stop for those needing an oasis.
—
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Two players, one in Arizona and another in Tennessee, had themselves a good night, taking home 2 million dollars.
—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for good night
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“Good night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20night. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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