nightstand

noun

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

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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 7 Oct. 2025.

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