sleepritual
nounUK /ˈsliːpˌrɪtʃuəl/
US /ˈsliːpˌrɪtʃuəl/
A sleep ritual is a special thing you do every night to help you get ready for bed.
Reading one story is part of my sleep ritual.
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2. A calming activity done before sleep to relax the body and mind.
Her sleep ritual includes a warm bath and soft music.
3. A repeated set of steps a person follows at the same time each night to signal that sleep is coming.
His sleep ritual starts with brushing his teeth at eight o'clock.
4. A family tradition carried out each night to help children feel safe and sleepy.
Saying goodnight to the moon is a sleep ritual in their house.