nightstand

noun

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

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Cozy up in a reading nook complete with a brass floor lamp that casts a warm glow, or give your bedside a functional upgrade with this mid-century nightstand. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026 In case of emergency, there’s a lyre on the nightstand that lulls him asleep. — Brandon Follick, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026 Teen sleep is quietly collapsing, and the device on the nightstand is a big reason why. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026 Maximize storage with a nightstand with drawers for each side of the bed. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 8 Aug. 2026 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 21 Aug. 2026.

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