nightstand

noun

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

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The desk and nightstand are both good spots; just steer clear of the bed. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 Davis was shot in the hand, while the victim, Johnathan Tolbert, was found shot once in the chest near the bedroom nightstand. Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 Float the Nightstands Create breathing room around the bed with floating nightstands, Saab suggests. Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 29 June 2026 The solid wood nightstand combines discreet and open storage for all of your essentials, and its charming scalloped base is accentuated by a punchy shade of green. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 June 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 6 Jul. 2026.

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