NYT Dictionary

ADOPTEE

/əˌdɒpˈtiː/
NounCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024, 2025

Meaning

An adopted son or daughter.

Etymology

Origin: French

Learned borrowing from French adoptée, feminine past participle of adopter meaning "to adopt", equivalent to adopt + -ee.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

adopter

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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