nightstand

noun

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

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What books or magazines are on your nightstand? Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 Individual stems can be grouped into small, casual arrangements for coffee tables or nightstands, while larger bouquets make a statement on dining tables or entryway consoles. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025 Plus, the stylish bottle is attractive enough to display on your nightstand or dresser. Brittney Morgan, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2025 At Westgate in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, the team increased the number of USB-A and USB-C ports at nightstands, desks, and kitchen areas to accommodate travelers who rely on cable-only charging and may not have adapters on hand. Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 22 Aug. 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 11 Sep. 2025.

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