nightstand
Nightstand (noun) means a small table or cabinet placed beside a bed, used to hold a lamp, alarm clock, or other items. Example: “She kept a glass of water on her nightstand.”
How to use nightstand
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small table next to a bed.
American English; British English usually says "bedside table."
Word forms
nightstands plural
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
She kept a glass of water on her _____.
Etymology
From night (as in "bedtime") + stand, a piece of furniture that supports objects.
Frequently asked questions
What does “nightstand” mean?
The word “nightstand” means a small table or cabinet placed beside a bed, used to hold a lamp, alarm clock, or other items. In plain terms, a small table next to a bed.
How do you use “nightstand” in a sentence?
Here is “nightstand” used in a sentence: “She kept a glass of water on her nightstand.”
What part of speech is “nightstand”?
“Nightstand” is a noun.
What is the meaning of nightstand?
"nightstand" (noun) means a small table or cabinet placed beside a bed, used to hold a lamp, alarm clock, or other items.