nightstand

noun

night·​stand ˈnīt-ˌstand How to pronounce nightstand (audio)

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Just grab a 3-in-1 charger for your nightstand or desk. Adrienne So, Wired News, 9 July 2025 Save on this rustic nightstand from Yearwood’s collection. Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 4 July 2025 All bedrooms can fit a king-size bed and two nightstands, said Hills Chief Operating Officer Brandon Guttman. Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 For a hint of rusticity, there’s the Canora Grey nightstand that has spindle legs and a secretary desk top for a modern farmhouse look. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for nightstand

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1852, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nightstand was circa 1852

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“Nightstand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nightstand. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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