good night

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

I then couldn’t help but recall Shakespeare: “Now cracks a noble heart. Good-night, sweet prince. And angels sing thee to thy rest.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

"Good-night, Jake," he said, and started back to the café.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway

“Good-night! Herbert will go regularly between us, and when the time comes you may be certain I shall be ready. Good-night, good-night!”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

He did not remember doing that to any one since he was a little boy, and his mother used to come and say "Good-night" to him.

From The Suprising Adventures of Sir Toady Lion With Those of General Napoleon Smith by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)

"Good-night, and believe me," my lord added warmly, "we recognize the friendliness of your action."

From The Great House by Weyman, Stanley John