nightlight

Dim outlet lamp

A nightlight is a small, dim lamp left on during the night—typically in hallways, bathrooms, or children's bedrooms—to provide just enough illumination for navigation without disturbing sleep.

She plugged in a nightlight so her son wouldn't be scared of the dark.

lamp

bulb

Rounded storage organ

sensor · switch · corded · decorative · energy-efficient · dim · halogen · socket · outlet · portable

comfort

soothing

Reducing distress or discomfort

coziness · warmth · peaceful · calming · gentle · protection · navigation · orientation · familiar · restful

glow

luminescence

Heatless light emission

shimmer · gleam · glimmer · twinkle · incandescence · candlelight · warmth · amber · orange · halo

nursery

crib

Small bed with rails

bedroom · sleeptime · storytime · lullaby · stuffed-animal · mobile · pacifier · blankie · dreamland · shaped

navigation

hallway

Interior connecting passage

guide · visibility · obstacle · orientation · doorway · landing · corridor · footing · wayfinding · midnight

Categories
Opposites
light intensity/purpose

nightlightfloodlight

Broad outdoor illumination source

spotlight · searchlight · stadium light · reading lamp · task light

darkness vs illumination

nightlightblackout curtain

Opaque window covering

sleep mask · blackout · pitch black · darkness

time of use

nightlightdaylight

Sun's natural glow

sunlight · natural light · morning light

Family

nightlights

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