Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
night-stand
Noun
/ˈnaɪt stænd/
Definition
A small table or cabinet placed beside a bed.
Examples
- She placed her phone on the night-stand before going to sleep.
- The night-stand had a drawer for storing personal items.
- He reached over to turn off the lamp on the night-stand.
Meaning
A night-stand is typically used to hold items that a person might need close at hand while they are in bed, such as a lamp, clock, or books.
Synonyms
- bedside table
- bedside cabinet
- night table
