night-light

American  

[nahyt-lahyt] / ˈnaɪtˌlaɪt /

noun

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

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night-light British  

noun

1. 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

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 • May 18, 2023

Using the “parent unit,” you can talk to your child through two-way video and audio, turn on lullabies or white noise, and adjust the night-light on the other side.

From Slate • Feb. 18, 2019

At 5 inches tall, it’s perfect for adding a little light to a desk or serving as a soothing night-light.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 15, 2018

I want for bedsheets, a night-light, a way to hide, shrink away.

From The Guardian • Apr. 27, 2018

I pull the Mickey Mouse night-light out of the wall.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden