wind-down routine

noun phrase

UK /ˈwaɪnd daʊn ruːˈtiːn/

US /ˈwaɪnd daʊn ruːˈtiːn/

A wind-down routine is a set of calm things you do to relax before bed.

Reading a story is part of my wind-down routine.

SYNONYMS

bedtime routine relaxation routine calming ritual evening ritual sleep routine

RELATED WORDS

bedtime relaxation sleep ritual habit

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A series of steps to slowly end an activity or event.

The festival's wind-down routine included turning off the lights one by one.

3. A planned way to relax after a busy or stressful period.

After the big exam, she followed a wind-down routine of tea and music.

4. The process of gradually reducing work or operations before stopping.

The factory has a wind-down routine for the last hour of each shift.