nightstand

noun

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

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Don't unpack your items in hotel dressers or nightstands. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026 The firearm is almost always loaded, unlocked and left within reach — a nightstand drawer, a closet shelf, a purse, a car console. Myron Rolle, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026 Jaimee Longo, the founder of The Layered House, also likes to go the route of styling with plants, and will often set one in a corner beside the nightstand, as showcased here. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026 Snag a shoe storage cabinet that can fit up to 20 pairs, keeping your home clutter-free, or grab this set of two nightstands that will hold all your bedtime essentials like books, lotion, and medications. Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026 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 28 Jan. 2026.

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