bedtime

[ˈbɛdtaɪm]

bedtime Definition

the time when someone goes to bed.

Using bedtime: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bedtime" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    My mom always reads me a story at bedtime.

  • Example

    I have trouble falling asleep if I don't stick to my bedtime routine.

  • Example

    What's your usual bedtime?

bedtime Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bedtime

  • sleep time
  • nighttime routine

Phrases with bedtime

  • a story read or told to a child before they go to sleep

    Example

    My dad used to tell me a bedtime story every night when I was little.

  • a small meal or snack eaten before going to bed

    Example

    I like to have a cup of tea and a biscuit as a bedtime snack.

  • a set of actions or behaviors performed before going to bed, often to help someone relax and fall asleep

    Example

    My bedtime ritual includes taking a warm bath and reading for half an hour.

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Summary: bedtime in Brief

'Bedtime' [ˈbɛdtaɪm] refers to the time when someone goes to bed. It is often associated with nighttime routines and habits, such as reading a bedtime story or having a bedtime snack. 'Bedtime' can also be used in phrases like 'bedtime ritual,' which describes a set of actions performed before going to bed to help someone relax and fall asleep.

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