goodnight

UK: /ˌɡʊdˈnaɪt/ | US: /ˌɡʊdˈnaɪt/

Definition

  1. n. an expression of farewell used when parting at night

  2. n. a wish for a restful or pleasant night

Structure
good <pleasant or kind>night <the period of darkness>
Etymology

The word "goodnight" is a compound formed by combining "good" (Old English gōd, meaning "pleasant" or "kind") and "night" (Old English niht, meaning "the period of darkness"). It emerged as a polite farewell phrase in Middle English, reflecting the tradition of wishing someone well before sleep. Over time, it became a standard parting greeting in the evening.

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