goodnight

Other spellings

• good night

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Expression

Expression goodnight

1. Something you might say to someone before you go to bed, or before you leave for the night.

   I had a good time, but I need to go. Goodnight.

2. A greeting you might say to someone at night.

   Hey, goodnight, haven't seen you all day.

Synonyms

• (when leaving) goodbye
• (greeting) hello

See also

• good afternoon
• good day
• good evening
• good morning