nightstand

noun

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

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Perhaps the only thing lovelier than a floral bouquet on your coffee table or nightstand is a never-ending supply of them, made possible by flower delivery services that will do all the work for you. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025 Plus, the stylish bottle is attractive enough to display on your nightstand or dresser. Brittney Morgan, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2025 Keep it on your nightstand or on your vanity for a whimsical pop of color. Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 2 Jan. 2025 Filled with self-love and motivation, the small calendar easily fits onto desks and nightstands. Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 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 1 Feb. 2025.

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