nightstick
6 synonyms for nightstick, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A long, sturdy club carried by police officers for self-defense and crowd control.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From night + stick, referring to its use by officers on night patrol.
Full origin of nightstick →Frequently asked questions
What does “nightstick” mean?
The word “nightstick” means a long, sturdy club carried by police officers for self-defense and crowd control. In plain terms, a police baton.
How do you pronounce “nightstick”?
“Nightstick” is pronounced NYT-stihk (/ˈnaɪtˌstɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “nightstick” in a sentence?
Here is “nightstick” used in a sentence: “The officer carried a nightstick on his belt.”
What is another word for “nightstick”?
Words with a similar meaning to “nightstick” include attitude-adjuster, baton, truncheon and nigger knocker.
What part of speech is “nightstick”?
“Nightstick” is a noun.
