nightstand

noun

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

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That nightstand is actually two removable cushion-back modules that can flip over and drop into the center between the two mattresses to complete a 72 x 80-in (183 x 203-cm) RV king-size bed. C.c. Weiss may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026 The powerful 2-in-1 Floor & Desk Fan is customizable to two different heights -- use it as a desk fan in the office or by your nightstand or as a pedestal fan in the living room or office. ABC News, 16 May 2026 Custom nightstands painted white balance the warmth of a bamboo bed and daybed, creating a calm, airy feel. Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026 Unlike the Nest, the Grid Desk Organizer doesn't travel with you but is instead meant to have a permanent place on your desk (or nightstand or drawer). Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 14 May 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 19 May. 2026.

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