nightstand

noun

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

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Designed to sleep three, the Legacy Elite II Twin Bed floor plan has two 75 x 30-in (191 x 76-cm) beds at the very rear of the trailer, separated by a nightstand. C.c. Weiss may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2026 The empty pill bottle found on Eric Richins' nightstand. Natalie Morales, CBS News, 24 May 2026 Looking for a chic option for a bedroom nightstand? Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 22 May 2026 Use it as a nightstand, end table, or to display your favorite houseplant. Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 22 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 7 Jun. 2026.

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