nightstand

noun

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

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As overnight lows keep climbing, the cheapest and most evidence-backed sleepmaxxing habit, a genuinely cool bedroom, is getting harder to achieve, and the fix is moving from the nightstand to the window. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026 Parachute Linen Duvet Cover Save to wishlist Keys’ guests rest their heads in an Arhaus bed and bedding next to nightstands from Tov and under a West Elm light fixture. — Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026 Turn nightstands into side tables or an armoire into a coffee station, craft supply cabinet, or game storage. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026 The jury asked Judge William Sullivan to view empty pill bottles and the knife found on the nightstand in the Clancys' upstairs bedroom, defense attorney Kevin Reddington told The Patriot Ledger, part of the USA TODAY Network. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 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 7 Sep. 2026.

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