night-light

American

[nahyt-lahyt] / ˈnaɪtˌlaɪt /

noun

a usually dim light kept burning at night, as in a child's bedroom.

night-light British

noun

a dim light burning at night, esp for children

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Etymology

Origin of night-light

First recorded in 1640–50

Example Sentences

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There was a small night-light, which cast a golden light as Danny curled up in the softest, most comfortable bed he’d ever lain on.

From Literature

“I want my night-light. I want my pink blanket. I want Raggedy.”

From Literature

“I hate to break it to you, but Morpho is a fictional character. So you can turn off your night-light and stop worrying about your brains. He’s not real.”

From Literature

Abby was still sleeping quietly beside her, and the night-light glowed, but now she could see things inside the tent, and she realised that the moon must have risen.

From BBC

There, beside the glowing yellow night-light of his radio dial, chessboard at his side, chess books and magazines spread around the room, he’d let his thoughts drift.

From Literature

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