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Definition of bedtime

bedtime

/ˈbɛdˌtaɪm/
bed · time
Plural:bedtimes
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Adjective:bedtime
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bedtime Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The time at which a person normally goes to bed to sleep.

Example

"The children were allowed to stay up an hour past their usual bedtime on Friday night."

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• adjective

1

Occurring, eaten, or suitable for use just before going to sleep.

Example

"Reading a bedtime story helps young children relax at the end of the day."

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• Rhymes for bedtime

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'bed' (from Old English 'bedd') and 'time' (from Old English 'tīma').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bedtime. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bedtime
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