nightstand

noun
UK: /ˈnaɪt.stænd/
US: /ˈnaɪt.stænd/

  1. A small table next to a bed.

    1. I put my book on the nightstand.
    2. She placed her glasses on the nightstand before turning off the light.

  2. A piece of furniture, often with drawers, placed beside a bed for convenient storage and display.

    1. The lamp sat securely on the new nightstand.
    2. He reached for his phone that was buzzing loudly on the nightstand in the dark.

Synonyms

night table

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nightstand" in English means: A small table next to a bed., A piece of furniture, often with drawers, placed beside a bed for convenient storage and display..

The phonetic transcription of "nightstand" is /ˈnaɪt.stænd/ in British English and /ˈnaɪt.stænd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nightstand": night table.

Example usage of "nightstand": "I put my book on the nightstand.". More examples on the page.