nightstand

noun

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

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To be fair, if the watch is on a wooden nightstand, for instance, the vibrations can make quite a racket anyway. David Phelan, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 The nightstands, from BDDW, are topped by Blend Interiors table lamps, while the chaise longue and pillows are also by Hoffman. David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2025 Upstairs, a mid-chiseled wooden boar and horse are left unfinished in Joel's workspace, a guitar leans against the bedroom window sill, and a copy of Idiot's Guide to Space lies half read on the nightstand. EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025 Simple, but elegant, the bright white and cream–color rooms are contrasted by dark walnut headboards and nightstands, while the faux fur throw strewn over the bed adds a hint of lavishness. Christina Liao, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2025 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 22 May. 2025.

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