nightstand

noun

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

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The Nova 3-in-1 charging station has a minimalist design with a vertical architecture that stands out on any flat surface, whether that’s a nightstand, desk or kitchen countertop. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 This nightstand has a touch of Regency style, with a shellacked finish that gives it a certain polish. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024 The small projector lives on any nightstand or table, casting a slowly drifting sky of stars across the ceiling and walls. Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024 The living room is big enough for a couch, coffee table, and other furnishings and the bedroom has room for a full-sized bed, nightstands, and a dresser. Toni Sutton, People.com, 10 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 30 Dec. 2024.

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