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nightlight

/ˈnaɪtˌlaɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does nightlight mean?

noun

A small electric light, typically used to illuminate a room at night, especially one that is plugged into a wall socket.

Example

"She turned on the nightlight in the hallway so her child wouldn't be scared in the dark."

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