night lights

Dim hallway beacons

Night lights are small, low-wattage lamps that provide dim illumination in dark spaces, typically plugged into wall outlets in hallways, bathrooms, or children's bedrooms.

They offer just enough light to navigate without fully waking or disturbing sleep: The night light in the hallway kept her from stumbling on the way to the bathroom.

Also spelled as one word: nightlights.

Opposites
illumination intensity

night lightsfloodlights

Powerful wide-beam lamps

spotlights · stadium lights · halogen lamps · industrial lighting · searchlights

lighting context/purpose

night lightsdaylight

Sun's natural glow

sunlight · natural light · sunshine · desk lamps · moonlight

intended use context

night lightstask lighting

Focused illumination for work

desk lamps · office lighting · sunlamps · grow lights

Family

nightlight, nightlights

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