goodnight

interjection
UK /ˌɡʊdˈnaɪt/
US /ˌɡʊdˈnaɪt/

A kind thing you say to someone when you go to bed or when they go to bed.

Mom kissed me and said, "Goodnight, sleep well."


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A farewell said at the end of the day when people part to sleep.

After the party, everyone hugged and said goodnight.

3. Used as a noun to mean a bedtime farewell or a goodnight kiss.

She gave her little brother a quick goodnight before turning off the light.

4. A word used to end a phone call or visit late in the evening.

He whispered goodnight into the phone and hung up.