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

If you’re someone who finds British voices mysteriously soothing, this may be a particularly effective bedtime option.

From New York Times

Today, I still purchase physical comics to support my local comic shop, but I read most issues digitally, with my babies cradled close after bedtimes.

From Salon

Mr Wilson, 30, and his wife Veronica had been bathing their two young sons and getting ready to read them a bedtime story when the killer came to the door.

From BBC

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