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night-light

American

[nahyt-lahyt] / ˈnaɪtˌlaɪt /

noun

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

night-light British

noun

a dim light burning at night, esp for children

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Etymology

Origin of night-light

First recorded in 1640–50

Example Sentences

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Abby was still sleeping quietly beside her, and the night-light glowed, but now she could see things inside the tent, and she realised that the moon must have risen.

From BBC • May 18, 2023

It also provides a soft glow from a night-light contained beneath the slats.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2021

The transmitter also features a soft night-light for your child.

From Slate • Feb. 18, 2019

I want for bedsheets, a night-light, a way to hide, shrink away.

From The Guardian • Apr. 27, 2018

Sammy’s face looked seared in the glow from the Rabbit on the Moon night-light Auntie Fumi had given Lynn.

From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata

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