bedtime
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Definition of bedtime
: a time for going to bed
Examples of bedtime in a Sentence
The children are still up? It's way past their bedtimes.
Recent Examples on the Web
Immersion in this novel before bedtime is a recipe for sleeplessness. — The Economist, "Helen Phillipsās āThe Needā skilfully exploits maternal fears," 9 Aug. 2019 About two hours before bedtime is an excellent time to start winding down, Schmitt says. — Lauren Lee, CNN, "These interior design tips can help you create a bedroom blueprint for better sleep," 6 Aug. 2019 When scheduled one to two hours before bedtime, a warm bath can also hasten the speed of falling asleep by about 36%. — Shahab Haghayegh, Quartzy, "The science of why a warm bath before bed helps you sleep," 14 Aug. 2019 When scheduled one to two hours before bedtime, a warm bath can also hasten the speed of falling asleep by about 36%. — Shahab Haghayegh, The Conversation, "Want better sleep? Try a warm bath or shower 1-2 hours before bedtime, study suggests," 13 Aug. 2019 Instead, look for a personalized program to reset bedtime and wake time, combined with physical activity to improve sleep quality. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, sun-sentinel.com, "New clues about why people get Alzheimerās and how to fight it," 19 July 2019 School is almost out and parents know what that means: no homework, later bedtimes and kids who want to bend the rules on screen time. — Julie Jargon, WSJ, "Safe Space or Police State: How Far Should You Go in Monitoring Your Kids Online?," 4 June 2019 There are discussions on managing a commute and bedtimes, and horror stories of lactation rooms that donāt lock. — Hanna Ingber, New York Times, "Twitter, Facebook, Slack: Using Every Tool to Hear What Readers Think," 4 Apr. 2018 Becker suggests implementing and enforcing a nightly routine of picking up all toys before bedtime. — Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com, "Is your kidsā clutter driving you crazy? These six tips can help.," 25 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'bedtime.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for bedtime
bedtime
noun
English Language Learners Definition of bedtime
: the usual time when someone goes to bed
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bedtime
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bedĀ·time
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Kids Definition of bedtime
: time to go to bed