Definitions

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  • noun a small, dim light or lamp left on overnight

Etymologies

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From night + light

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Examples

  • Because, really, picking a nightlight is a struggle between it being bright enough to provide reassurance and visibility, and dim enough to allow sleep ....

    Babygadget 2009

  • But as "nightlight" stations, they'll now be broadcasting a digital TV message on a loop for the next few weeks, explaining to people why they're no longer receiving their regular TV.

    Franklin Avenue 2009

  • a boy tries to fall asleep. his nightlight is a myth that burns out once a day

    Popular in the last 8 hours 2009

  • a boy tries to fall asleep. his nightlight is a myth that burns out once a day

    Popular in the last 8 hours 2009

  • a boy tries to fall asleep. his nightlight is a myth that burns out once a day

    Popular in the last 8 hours 2009

  • a boy tries to fall asleep. his nightlight is a myth that burns out once a day

    Popular in the last 8 hours 2009

  • a boy tries to fall asleep. his nightlight is a myth that burns out once a day

    Popular in the last 8 hours 2009

  • a boy tries to fall asleep. his nightlight is a myth that burns out once a day

    Popular in the last 8 hours 2009

  • a boy tries to fall asleep. his nightlight is a myth that burns out once a day

    Popular in the last 8 hours 2009

  • a boy tries to fall asleep. his nightlight is a myth that burns out once a day

    Popular in the last 8 hours 2009

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