nightstand

noun

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

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The desk and nightstand are both good spots; just steer clear of the bed. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026 Keeping them as twins leaves plenty of space in between for getting in and out of bed and a nightstand between the heads of the beds. New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026 His closets were full of clothes, while one closet was empty, along with two dressers and a nightstand. Erika Stanish, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026 In one shot, a medical worker is seen pulling a sheet over a motionless body lying in the same bed, with bottles of prescription medications visible on a nightstand. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 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 15 Feb. 2026.

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