night-light

American  

[nahyt-lahyt] / ˈnaɪtˌlaɪt /

noun

night-lights plural

1. a usually dim light kept burning at night, as in a child's bedroom.

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night-light British  

noun

1. a dim light burning at night, esp for children

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• night-lights
  plural

Etymology

Origin of night-light

First recorded in 1640–50

Example Sentences

In 2020, Longcore co-published a study linking artificial night light, including blue light emitted by LEDs, to cancer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

The site also groups bundles by room, including child-size hangers and a night light that projects the stars for a young one’s space.

From Seattle Times • May 30, 2024

I’d feel bad accepting that night light I could easily afford from a friend whose rent just went up again.

From Slate • Jun. 22, 2023

At the same time, I slept with a night light well into my teens, and some adolescents never outgrow the beloved stories of their youth.

From Salon • Oct. 23, 2022

I saw the dim blue night light at the other end of the ward, and took a deep breath.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok