nightstand

noun

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

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Inspired by the historic charm of Nashville, this nightstand features dry kiln wood, a half-circle shape that stays flush with walls, and a drawer and shelf for storage. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025 Investigators learned Moore kept the gun in a nightstand, not the office, and that his wife had been moving out before she was shot. Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025 Case and point: The nightstand vignette layers a scalloped lamp shade, a shimmery vase with fresh flowers, a candle, and a tray for jewelry or a phone to rest. Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025 The lamp stands 15 inches tall, has three brightness settings, recharges via USB, and is perfect for a desk, nightstand, or side table. Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 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 23 Apr. 2025.

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