nightstand

noun

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

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Its compact size even leaves room for other necessities, like water goblets and reading glasses, on your nightstand. Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024 Use it in the living room as a couch-side catchall, upgrade your standard nightstands with a pair in pink, or double down on a spirited art display by using the Aglaé as a sculpture pedestal. Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024 To achieve the same eye-catching look in a smaller size and lower price point, go for the P2 Bedside Table, which made our list for the best nightstands. Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024 Set the compact speaker on a nightstand in the bedroom, a side table in the living room, or the kitchen counter, and then ask Alexa to listen to music or control compatible smart devices. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 10 Oct. 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 1 Dec. 2024.

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