early bedtime

Sleep before dark

An early bedtime is going to sleep earlier than usual or earlier than others consider normal.

For children, it often functions as mild punishment: If you don't behave, it's an early bedtime for you.

For adults, it suggests prioritizing rest or simply being tired: I'm calling it an early bedtime tonight.

Related

sunset · yawn · pillow · tucked · nightlight · bedtime story · cozy · restful · lights out · tired · snuggle · blanket · dusk · routine · bath · warm milk · storytime · goodnight

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Opposites
time of sleep onset

early bedtimestaying up late

Remaining awake after dark

late night · burning the midnight oil · sleeping late · small hours · all-nighter

sleep discipline/lifestyle

early bedtimeall-nighter

Sleepless work stretch

nightlife · insomnia · sleep deprivation · night shift

Family

early, time, earlier, earliest, earliness, bedded, bedding, bedroom, bedside

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G