nightstand

noun

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

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Graphite leather is found behind the pillows but atop the nightstands and bar, too, and throw pillows and upholstery are richly textured. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026 There are many Lulu & Georgia moments to admire in Mandy Moore’s Altadena home, courtesy of designer Sarah Sherman Samuel, from her bedside nightstands to the wicker chaise loungers perched poolside. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2026 This device is great for convenience, making your nightstand feel organized instead of cluttered. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026 Try a 'worry download' for kids Before bed, have your child write or draw one worry and then place it inside a special bedtime book or journal that lives on their nightstand. ABC News, 10 Mar. 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 29 Mar. 2026.

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