noun
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.”
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A small table or cabinet placed beside a bed, used to hold a lamp, alarm clock, or other items.
"She kept a glass of water on her nightstand."
"He always kept a full glass of water on the nightstand."
How to use nightstand
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small table next to a bed.
UK vs US
American English; British English usually says "bedside table."
Easily confused with
bedside table
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Word forms
- Plural
- nightstands
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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.
