before bed

phrase

: before going to sleep
The kids like to hear a story before bed.

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Be sure to enjoy a glass of local wine or a cup of tea outside on your terrace under the twinkly sky before bed! — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 In one study, researchers observed that three months of supplementation with magnesium, melatonin, and vitamin B complex, taken about one hour before bed, may help treat insomnia. — Emmanuella Ogbonna, HEALTH, 2 Oct. 2026 Vogt usually cycles through The Office, Seinfeld, Cheers or Family Guy before bed. — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Spend 20 to 30 minutes before bed on a calming, screen-free activity, like reading, meditating, or taking a warm bath. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for before bed

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“Before bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/before%20bed. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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