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Good night vs goodnight

Both "good night" and "goodnight" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Good night" is typically used as a farewell greeting when parting from someone in the evening or before going to bed. On the other hand, "goodnight" is a noun that refers to the period of time between saying good night and actually falling asleep.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 823 views

Good night

This phrase is correct and commonly used as a farewell greeting when parting from someone in the evening or before going to bed.

Use "good night" when saying goodbye to someone in the evening or before going to sleep.

Examples:

  • She kissed her children good night before they went to bed.
  • Good night, sleep tight!
  • I'll see you tomorrow. Good night!
  • Good night messages for the family. Send a personalized message to say goodnight to your parents, siblings, grandparents, or extended family members. Whether ...

Alternatives:

  • Have a good night
  • Wishing you a good night

goodnight

This phrase is correct and is used as a noun to refer to the period of time between saying good night and actually falling asleep.

Use "goodnight" to refer to the time between saying good night and falling asleep.
  • Unfortunately for you, Marie gave you goodnight.
  • Saying goodnight was always difficult for him.
  • Nathan stood up and wished Uiara a goodnight.
  • The celebration that followed ended with the goodnight given by Don Chávez.
  • Buona sera, signorina, kiss me goodnight...
  • Yes, I'm sorry, goodnight.
  • And I woke up when the presenter said goodnight.
  • Sleep, goodnight... to convince you...
  • I have come to wish you goodnight, Lord.
  • You will indeed Mr. Mann, goodnight.
  • I do and I have - goodnight, Mr Christie.
  • Well, I guess, that's... goodnight.
  • You know your way - so, goodnight.
  • I have just said goodnight to Casey.
  • Anyway, goodnight, my dear.
  • Ed, goodnight, good man.
  • Guys, goodnight, sleep well.
  • Well, goodnight, my love.
  • Well, goodnight, Mark Daniel.
  • Well, goodnight Constance, I hope you feel rested in the morning.

Alternatives:

  • bedtime
  • sleep time

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