nightstand

noun

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

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Don't keep multiple pairs of glasses on a nightstand, and keep contacts and contact solution in the bathroom. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026 This affordable set of two nightstands is only $104 right now, making the nightstands just $51 apiece—a steal! Brittney Morgan, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026 As doctors pressed her for information, Nicole remembered Hannah telling her about special supplement capsules that Brian placed on her nightstand every night. CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026 Hardback books on gardening and home design are stacked on the nightstand. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 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 16 Jan. 2026.

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