nightstand

noun

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

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The best furniture deals include a timeless nightstand, a handy media console, and round nesting tables that are perfect for styling. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2025 These books have already waited a long time to reach your nightstand. Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025 Who among us had a little pad on our nightstand, a stack of swollen notebooks beneath our bed, pages puffy with scrawl? Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025 The compact footprint fits beside a desk or nightstand, and quiet running with dimmable lights keeps sleep on track. PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 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 6 Nov. 2025.

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