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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For example, a shift in walking gait or a change in bedtime routine could signal early pregnancy. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025 For many people, the presence of their pup contributes to a calming bedtime routine and stronger feelings of emotional closeness. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025 Many of us know the basics of a good night’s sleep: Stick to a bedtime routine, put away the screens, and try to get seven to nine hours of rest a night. Dr. Samanta Dall’agnese, CNBC, 18 July 2025 Those who went to bed around 9 p.m. clocked about 15 more minutes of moderate to vigorous activity compared to those who turned in at 11 p.m. (the average bedtime) and 30 more minutes than those with 1 a.m. bedtimes. Cathy Nelson, Health, 10 July 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 23 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

bedtime

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