Goodnight
/ˌɡʊdˈnaɪt/interjection
A phrase used to wish someone a good sleep or a pleasant night.
She kissed her son on the forehead and whispered, 'Goodnight.'
Often appears as...
- goodnight
- sleep tight
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Parting Words
Used when leaving others for the night or when someone goes to bed.
After the movie night ended, everyone said 'goodnight' and went home.
Pro Tip 2/3Bedtime Ritual
Commonly said to children by caregivers before bed as a comforting end-of-day ritual.
Every night, Dad reads me a story and says, 'Goodnight, sleep tight.'
Pro Tip 3/3Polite Close
Considered polite and friendly; can strengthen social bonds and intimacy.
After our Skype call, my grandma always smiles and tells me 'Goodnight, dear.'
Compare with
farewellgoodbyesleep tighttake care
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