nightstand

noun

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

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Keeping it off your nightstand softens intensity and protects your ears. Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026 Place the device across the room, not on your nightstand. Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026 Alesia is quick to blame Mike, but the editors show us evidence of Alesia wiping the nightstands with that same cloth only 20 minutes prior. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026 The spring allergy season begins every year as millions of Americans in the United States follow their typical preparation routine, which includes keeping their medication on the nightstand, keeping tissues nearby, and anticipating nasal congestion for several months. Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 Mar. 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 8 Apr. 2026.

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