nightstand
word
Definition
A small table or cabinet placed next to a bed, used to hold items like lamps, clocks, or books.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in American English; 'bedside table' is more common in British English. Typically used in bedrooms for holding personal items. Common collocations: 'lamp on the nightstand', 'drawer in the nightstand'.
Spanish: mesita de noche - mesa de nochePortuguese (BR): criado-mudo - mesa de cabeceiraPortuguese (PT): mesa de cabeceiraChinese (Simplified): 床头柜Chinese (Traditional): 床頭櫃Hindi: पलंग की मेज़ - नाइटस्टैंडArabic: منضدة بجانب السريرBengali: নাইটস্ট্যান্ড - বিছানার পাশের টেবিলRussian: прикроватная тумбочкаJapanese: ナイトスタンド - ベッドサイドテーブルVietnamese: bàn đầu giườngKorean: 침대 협탁Turkish: komodinUrdu: بیڈ سائیڈ ٹیبلIndonesian: meja nakas
Example Sentences
I keep my alarm clock on the nightstand.
basic
She put a book and a glass of water on her nightstand.
basic
There is a lamp on the nightstand.
basic
I keep all my secrets hidden in the drawer of my nightstand.
natural
Can you hand me my phone? It should be on the nightstand next to you.
natural
When I moved in, the apartment didn’t even come with a nightstand.
natural