noun
goodnight
noun
1
A farewell said at night, before parting or going to sleep.
"She gave the kids a hug and a goodnight before turning off the lights."
How to Use Goodnight
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhat you say to someone before you or they go to sleep, or when parting ways at night.
Common pairings
say goodnight
kiss goodnight
Word Forms
goodnights plural, Goodnights plural
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Etymology
Formed from "good" and "night."