bedtime story

noun

: a story read or recounted to someone (such as a child) at bedtime

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Initially, bedtime stories tended to be moralistic tales designed to reinforce obedience and proper behavior. David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025 Set personal boundaries People are already using ChatGPT to write eulogies, wedding toasts, and bedtime stories for their children. Tharin Pillay, Time, 21 Oct. 2025 The Spotify Kids app is designed for kids music curated by editors alongside audiobooks, bedtime stories, and lullabies. PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025 The bedtime stories explore themes like bravery, acceptance and self-love, and are printed in both braille and text. Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bedtime story

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bedtime story was in 1868

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“Bedtime story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bedtime%20story. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.

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