night-light

[ nahyt-lahyt ]

noun

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

night-light

noun

1. a dim light burning at night, esp for children

Word History and Origins

Origin of night-light¹

First recorded in 1640–50

Example Sentences

“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

Not even the dull glow from my Black Panther night-light.

From Literature

It also provides a soft glow from a night-light contained beneath the slats.

From Seattle Times