nightstand

noun

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

Examples of nightstand in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web One of them found a vial with seven blue pills in a box on Alex’s nightstand. Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2024 During the Anniversary Sale, Wayfair is marking down bedroom furniture by up to 55 percent, so be sure to shop beds, nightstands, ottomans, and more while they’re discounted. Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 15 June 2024 Thoroughly examine other furniture and upholstered items, such as couches, chairs and nightstands. Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 29 May 2024 The nightstands are sleek and minimalistic while still adding a pop of texture for your bedside. Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for nightstand 

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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 2 Jul. 2024.

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