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nightstand

noun

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

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Right now Amazon is chock-full of heaters in a wide range of sizes, from small heaters that fit on a desk or nightstand to larger models that can comfortably warm a large room. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025 Don’t forget the top of the nightstand. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025 Perfectly Matching Furniture While there is a time and place for a pair of nightstands or set of bedside lamps, there is more than one way to create a cohesive space. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025 The crisp white finish contrasted with a wire base gives it an airy, lightweight look that won’t overcrowd a nightstand or desk. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 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 11 Dec. 2025.

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