bedtime
word
/ˈbɛdˌtaɪm/
BED-tym
/bˈɛdtaɪm/
BED-tym
Definition
The time when someone usually goes to bed to sleep. It can also mean the part of the evening when a child is getting ready for sleep.
Usage & Nuances
Common with verbs like 'have', 'set', and 'stick to': 'have a bedtime', 'set a bedtime', 'stick to a bedtime'. Very common in parenting contexts. For adults, it often suggests a routine or healthy habit.
Spanish: hora de dormirPortuguese (BR): hora de dormirPortuguese (PT): hora de deitarChinese (Simplified): 就寝时间Chinese (Traditional): 就寢時間Hindi: सोने का समयArabic: وقت النومBengali: ঘুমানোর সময়Russian: время снаJapanese: 寝る時間Vietnamese: giờ đi ngủKorean: 취침 시간Turkish: yatma zamanıUrdu: سونے کا وقتIndonesian: waktu tidur
Example Sentences
My son’s bedtime is at eight o’clock.
basic
We read a story before bedtime.
basic
It is almost bedtime, so brush your teeth.
basic
If I miss my bedtime, I’m useless the next day.
natural
The kids keep asking for water when it’s clearly bedtime.
natural
I’m trying to get back to an earlier bedtime this week.
natural