nightstand

American  

[nahyt-stand] / ˈnaɪtˌstænd /

noun

1. night table.

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Etymology

Origin of nightstand

First recorded in 1960–65; night + stand

Example Sentences

Leave a book on the nightstand and the phone in the kitchen.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Styles have changed, lifestyles have changed. The younger generation might want smaller pieces, like nightstands or a little coffee table they could paint Fire Engine Red.”

From MarketWatch

Ma grabs the spray bottle on my nightstand and wets my hair.

From Literature

“Your mom left some money and said we could order takeout if we wanted,” Gibby said, waving the menu in the air before dropping it on the nightstand.

From Literature

Unlike a wearable, which is easy enough to leave on your nightstand, the loo is something you can’t forget to use.

From The Wall Street Journal