NYT Dictionary

AIRTIGHT

/ˈər.ˌtaɪt/
AdjectiveAIR-tightair-tight · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Impermeable to air or other gases.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From air + tight.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

hermeticballproofbombproofbulletproofburglarproofclosecompactcorrosionproofdampproofdustproof

Antonyms

breathabletranspirable

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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