bedtime story (/ˈbed.taɪm ˌstɔː.ri/)
noun · Beginner · Daily Life
🔊 /ˈbed.taɪm ˌstɔː.ri/
Meaning
Meaning: tale before sleep
A story told or read to a child just before they go to sleep.
Examples
🗣 Their nightly bedtime story was a treasured ritual that always ended with a sleepy goodnight kiss.
Etymology
Combines ‘bedtime’ with ‘story’ (from Latin ‘historia’).
How & Where It’s Used
A common parenting tradition that soothes children before sleep.
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