nightstand

noun

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

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By Audrey Lee In the primary bedroom, a white linen bed is flanked by playful metal Zara Home nightstands with chrome and glass lamps on top. Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024 For instance, the primary bedroom has a tactile gray suede wall alongside striking light fixtures and floating nightstands. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024 Do your main area tables, nightstands, and entertainment centers once every two weeks in your bedrooms and living rooms. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024 Its compact size also means it can be placed on a desk or a nightstand without taking up too much space. Toni Sutton, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024 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 13 Nov. 2024.

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