nightstand

noun

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

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Our Bladeless Cooling Fan is quiet and features three different power settings, perfect for your nightstand or desk. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2025 That means storage ottomans, a storage chest instead of a bench, and a nightstand or end table that has a drawer. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025 The large, padded clamp supports various positions, can open as wide as 2.1 inches, and can serve as a stable base to sit this reading light on a nightstand. Simon Hill, Wired News, 29 July 2025 Meanwhile, an analog clock on a nightstand introduces a lifelong skill, while a cubby-style shelf invites confident self-expression. Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 23 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 22 Aug. 2025.

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