night table
–noun | a small table, chest, etc., for use next to a bed. |
Origin: 1780–90
night table
n. A small table or stand placed at a bedside. Also called nightstand. |
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| Main Entry: | nightstand |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a bedside table, often with drawers, placed next to a bed; also called night table |
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