nightstand

noun

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

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Start with higher surfaces, such as ceiling fans, shelves, headboards, and lamps, then work your way down to nightstands, baseboards, and floors. Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026 Smooth out any wrinkles on the bedspread, fluff the pillows, and clear off the nightstands of any items that may have accumulated the night before. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026 What’s entirely new with this campaign is a line of luxe nightstands, also designed by Rafauli. Helena Madden, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026 Side Tables and Nightstands Good side tables and nightstands are also easy to score at the thrift store, according to Beuerlein. Cori Sears, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 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 May. 2026.

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