nightlyritual
nounUK /ˈnaɪtli ˈrɪtʃuəl/
US /ˈnaɪtli ˈrɪtʃuəl/
A nightly ritual is something you do every night in the same way.
Reading a story before bed is my favorite nightly ritual.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A calming series of steps a person follows each night to help the body get ready for sleep.
Her nightly ritual includes brushing her teeth, dimming the lights, and listening to soft music.
3. A repeated family or cultural practice performed every evening.
Lighting a candle at dinner is a nightly ritual in their home.
4. A personal habit done at night that brings comfort and order.
Writing one line in his journal became a nightly ritual he never skipped.