bedtime

noun

bed·​time ˈbed-ˌtīm 

: 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

Dogs may actually improve our sleep habits by forcing us to adjust to consistent bedtime schedules — as anyone with a sleepy, whining dog can confirm. — Gina Vivinetto, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026

Julian Barnes’s The Only Story and Sudden Death by Alvaro Enrique might hit the right note at bedtime. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

The expert pointed out that the body’s circadian rhythm responds naturally to light and darkness, while screens, artificial light and late bedtimes can disrupt that cycle. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Nick resorted to recording videos of himself reading children’s books for Rebekah to share at bedtime. — Kate Payne, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing bedtime

• bedtime story

Rhymes for bedtime

• airtime
• daytime
• downtime
• enzyme
• halftime
• lifetime
• longtime
• lunchtime
• mealtime
• meantime
• nighttime
• noontime

Kids Definition

bedtime

noun

bed·​time ˈbed-ˌtīm 

: time to go to bed