bedtime

[ bed-tahym ]

noun

1. the time times at which a person usually goes to bed:

   It's past my bedtime.

2. the time times at which a person goes to bed on a particular night:

   I have to get up early tomorrow so bedtime tonight will be 9 o'clock.

bedtime

/ ˈbɛdˌtaɪm /

noun

1. 1. the time when one usually goes to bed
   2. ( as modifier )

      a bedtime story

Word History and Origins

Origin of bedtime¹

Middle English word dating back to 1200–50; bed, time

Example Sentences

You will have to tell Alarmo your bedtime, and as long as you stick to your promise — that is, enter bed after the programmed time — the sleepytime audio will commence.

From Los Angeles Times

My personal trick to avoid jet lag is to do everything possible to stay up until a reasonable bedtime.

From Salon

Sam says she enjoys refreshing the Zoopla app as part of her "bedtime scrolling" routine, or while waiting for the baby to drop off to sleep.

From BBC

They’ve turned instead to a cheap speaker to stream music for their daughter’s bedtime.

From Los Angeles Times

PDT kickoff, the Bruins’ latest on the West Coast since they shook off the same bedtime start to beat Washington State in Pullman on Sept. 29, 1990.

From Los Angeles Times