night table

noun

: a small bedside table or stand

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Think chests that offer both storage solutions and décor, a writing desk that can be used in various spaces like in a bedroom as a night table, in a living room nook, or in an office. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026 When the price of something scarce—concert tickets, Saturday night tables, theme park rides—is set far below what the market would naturally bear, the scarcity doesn’t disappear. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026 The color of the sort of deep bruising normally associated with OSHA violations, Chicago’s uniforms herald long periods of bed rest and a night table groaning from the weight of so many prescription painkillers. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 Jan. 2026 Meanwhile, the marble-top Carlisle night table looks like cozyplace to stash a good night book and a warm cup of tea before bedtime. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 5 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for night table

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1772, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of night table was circa 1772

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“Night table.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/night%20table. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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