English Explanatory Dictionary

good night

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. A farewell said in the evening or before going to sleep.
  2. Expressing incredulity.

Pronunciation

/ɡʊd ˈnaɪt/ [ɡʊd̚.ˈnäɪt] en-us-good night.ogg En-uk-good night.ogg

Word forms

good night good-night goodnight g'night

Etymology

Probably a shortening of "May you have a good night."

Synonyms

night night night

Related words

nighty night

Derived words

goodnight good-night goodnight Vienna
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