night light

Dim hallway beacon

A night light is a small, dim lamp left on overnight, typically to help children feel safe in the dark or to provide enough illumination to navigate without turning on bright lights.

Night lights plug directly into outlets or sit on surfaces: She keeps a night light in the hallway.

The term also describes natural nocturnal illumination from the moon or stars.

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reassurance · toddler · safety · fear · wayfinding · sleep hygiene · LED · energy efficiency · electric bill · sconce · bedside · plug-in · shade · hallway · dim · nightstand · wall outlet · socket

Categories
Opposites
light intensity/purpose

night lightfloodlight

Broad outdoor illumination source

spotlight · searchlight · stadium lights · industrial lighting · halogen lamp

lighting context/setting

night lightdaylight

Sun's natural glow

sunlight · natural light · desk lamp · reading lamp · task light

purpose/function

night lightflashlight

Portable electric lamp

task light · work lamp · headlamp · lantern · reading light

Family

nightlight, nightlights

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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G