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Definition of nightstand

nightstand

/ˈnaɪt.stænd/
night · stand
Plural:nightstands
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nightstand Lexical Profile

nightstand Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A small table or cabinet kept beside a bed, often equipped with drawers or shelves for holding a reading lamp, alarm clock, and personal items.

Example

"She placed her glasses and a glass of water on the nightstand before turning off the lamp."

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• Nearby Words

nightshift
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nightspot
nightstand
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nightstand. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nightstand
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