nightstand
noun/ˈnaɪtˌstænd/
Frequency rank: #16,851 most common English word
Meaning
a small bedside table used to hold items such as a lamp, clock, or book.
Example sentence
She put her glass of water on the nightstand before turning off the lamp.
Synonyms & related words
- nighttable
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