sleep time

noun

Meaning

The designated hour or period when a person, especially a child, is expected to go to bed and rest.

Examples

We maintain a strict sleep time of 8:00 PM to ensure the children get enough rest.
The puppy eventually settled down once it realized it was sleep time.

Synonyms: bedtime, rest period

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sleep time

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsliːp ˌtaɪm/

Definition

The designated hour or period when a person, especially a child, is expected to go to bed and rest.

Examples

We maintain a strict sleep time of 8:00 PM to ensure the children get enough rest.
The puppy eventually settled down once it realized it was sleep time.

Synonyms of sleep time

Words with a similar meaning to sleep time:

bedtime
rest period

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