goodnight
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Also seen as: goodnights
Meaning · English
An instance of saying “good night”; a nighttime farewell.
Noun
Examples
At last the pupils had all taken their hats and said their “Goodnights,” and Adam, knowing his old master's habits, rose and said, “Shall I put the candles out, Mr. Massey?”
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “goodnight” mean?
An instance of saying “good night”; a nighttime farewell.
Is “goodnight” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.