time for bed

Meaning

A phrase used to signal that the day has ended and it is appropriate to begin sleeping.

Examples

• The tired toddler rubbed his eyes when his mother announced it was time for bed.
• After a long day of hiking, the campers agreed it was time for bed.

Pronunciation: taɪm fɔːr bɛd

Synonyms of time for bed

Words with a similar meaning to time for bed:

• bedtime
• lights out
• retire