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

Jall Sunrise Alarm Clock: Packed with features, this sunrise/sunset light simulator also has an FM radio, white-noise-inspired alarm sounds, a night-light control and more.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2021

The transmitter also features a soft night-light for your child.

From Slate • Feb. 18, 2019

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

From The Guardian • Apr. 27, 2018

In less than a minute they found themselves in bed and watching, by the dim light from the night-light, the rest of Mary Poppins’s unpacking being performed.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers