nightstand

noun

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

Examples of nightstand in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
What’s entirely new with this campaign is a line of luxe nightstands, also designed by Rafauli. Helena Madden, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026 Side Tables and Nightstands Good side tables and nightstands are also easy to score at the thrift store, according to Beuerlein. Cori Sears, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026 Some were stored among clothes in a drawer and nightstand in the home. Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026 Best Way Day Furniture Deals Wayfair’s furniture sale has pieces for living rooms, bedrooms, and more, including accent chairs, TV stands, shoe storage benches, and nightstands. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Nightstand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nightstand. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on nightstand

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster