NYT Dictionary

AIRBOAT

/ˈɛɹboʊt/
NounAIR-boatair-boat · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024, 2026

Meaning

A flat-bottomed boat driven by an in-air propeller and used in shallow water.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree Latin āēr Old French airbor. Middle English aire English air English boat English airboat From air + boat.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

fanboatswamp boat

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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