nightstand

noun

night·​stand ˈnīt-ˌstand 

: night table

Examples of nightstand in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Dimmable bulbs let the same device double as a reading light or nightstand accent. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026

In the primary bedroom, the nightstand from The Future Perfect is topped with a lamp from Visual Comfort. — Alex Beggs, Architectural Digest, 21 Sep. 2026

Organizing small areas like nightstands or countertops can make daily routines smoother and more enjoyable. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 17 Sep. 2026

Ranging from statement lights and sideboards for the entry to bed frames, nightstands, and lamps for the bedroom, the new Grand Slam Collection includes architectural and stylish pieces for each room in your home. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1852, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nightstand

• armband
• backhand
• bandstand
• baseband
• broadband
• command
• cropland
• demand
• disband
• dreamland
• expand
• farmhand