How to Use nightstand in a Sentence

nightstand

noun
  • Two syringes were in the room: one on the nightstand, one in her purse.
    Betsy Bonner, Harper's Magazine, 18 Aug. 2020
  • This diffuser is a great size for any side table or nightstand.
    Popsci Commerce Team, Popular Science, 22 Sep. 2020
  • A half pill of oxycodone, a narcotic painkiller, was found on a nightstand next to the man’s chair.
    Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 24 Sep. 2020
  • Place them bedside as a nightstand, or flank your couch with one for a side table — your options are endless.
    Courtney Thompson, CNN Underscored, 21 Sep. 2020
  • For now, the Pixel Stand has claimed a place on my nightstand, but the search continues for my wife.
    Simon Hill, Wired, 5 Sep. 2020
  • The stand supports nightstand mode, and it should be noted that the charging cable is not included.
    Ellen McAlpine, CNN Underscored, 14 Sep. 2020
  • The box was in a nightstand on the first floor, Howe said, so perhaps it was protected when the second floor collapsed.
    oregonlive, 26 Sep. 2020
  • This 10-inch digital picture frame will fit right in on any mantle, bookshelf, or nightstand.
    Popsci Commerce Team, Popular Science, 30 Sep. 2020
  • The primary bedroom features a custom bed and nightstands, a custom sofa, and white marble table lamps.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024
  • Kids will have a great time with this boredom-busting ceramic name painting kit, which will look just lovely once completed on their dresser or nightstand.
    Tanya Edwards, CNN Underscored, 31 Aug. 2020
  • Cooper’s nightstand displays a photo of him with his friend Gabriella Kreuz, the in-game host for the Indians.
    cleveland, 14 Aug. 2020
  • Although designed to hold a turntable and record collection, this compact storage unit could easily work as a living room side table or a bedroom nightstand.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2020
  • The gorgeous vermilion packaging, which matches with the cap of the perfume bottle, is reason alone to add this to your nightstand skincare collection.
    Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 4 Sep. 2024
  • The John Lewis biography is on the nightstand, intimidating in its hugeness.
    Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2020
  • Elizabeth Rossmiller, a teacher working from home for the first time, needed to upgrade from her temporary setup: an upside-down laundry basket on a nightstand.
    Joseph Pisani, Star Tribune, 25 Sep. 2020
  • From getting cut on a nail that was in the back of … the nightstand that was there.
    Tracy Smith, CBS News, 18 May 2024
  • For most phones, simply tap the screen or bump the nightstand to see the time during the night.
    Simon Hill, WIRED, 7 Feb. 2024
  • Thanks to its compact size, the alarm clock is easy to store on a nightstand.
    Lindsey Lanquist, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2023
  • The woman was able to break free and grabbed a gun from the bottom shelf of a nightstand.
    David Harris, orlandosentinel.com, 10 Dec. 2020
  • The 4-inch screen size works well for a nightstand or end table.
    Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2022
  • This Echo Show 5 is ready to sit on a nightstand and make that happen.
    Corey Gaskin, Ars Technica, 12 July 2022
  • With the clock display, this Echo Dot will fit just right in on your nightstand.
    Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 11 Oct. 2022
  • Lynn grabbed her phone from the nightstand, locked herself in the bathroom, and called for help.
    Longreads, 5 May 2022
  • One of them found a vial with seven blue pills in a box on Alex’s nightstand.
    Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2024
  • This moon lamp is a great upgrade to cast a warm glow on any nightstand.
    Kylee McGuigan, Popular Mechanics, 12 Dec. 2022
  • Keep it on your nightstand and read a few pages every day.
    Washington Post, 18 Nov. 2021
  • Place it in the corner to warm your room with its glow, or use it as a desk or nightstand lamp.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 20 Aug. 2024
  • Store condoms in a cool, dark place, like the drawer of your nightstand.
    Juno Demelo, Glamour, 21 July 2021
  • The front-facing design is fine for a desk or a nightstand.
    Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 18 Aug. 2023
  • If lube doesn’t work with your skin or doesn’t seem worth the risk of a breakout, leave it in your nightstand.
    Molly Longman, refinery29.com, 21 Nov. 2021

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