bedtime

[US]/'bedtaɪm/
[UK]/'bɛdtaɪm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. time to go to bed
adj. suitable for before going to bed.

Phrases & Collocations

bedtime story

Example Sentences

read the bedtime story in a hypnotic voice.

The boy was fast asleep before the bedtime story was finished.

At bedtime, I take off my clothes and put on my pajamas.

Keeping irregular hours is hard on children, so try to set a regular bedtime and regular morning time.

If you go to bed now, I’ve read you a bedtime story.

I’ve tried a hot drink at bedtime and counting sheep,but I just can’t seem to get to sleep these days.

Real-world Examples

Someone needs her bedtime hug early.

Source: Modern Family Season 6

Okay, you used that one to get a later bedtime, all right?

Source: Modern Family - Season 10

Their eating and bedtime schedules were changed and physical activity decreased.

Source: This month VOA Special English

What? It's called sleep and it's my bedtime.Nightynight, y'all.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 10

Oh! It's Charley's bedtime and he needs to get ready for bed.

Source: Little Bear Charlie

Now, your circadian system can't just decide its bedtime and knock you out.

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

“A magic beyond all we do here! And now, bedtime. Off you trot! ”

Source: All-Star Read "Harry Potter" Collection

It's bedtime not bounce time, Charley Bear.

Source: Little Bear Charlie

Have a milky drink just before bedtime.

Source: Selected English short passages

Bedtime can be really stressful for kids.

Source: "Reconstructing a Lady" Original Soundtrack

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