NYT Dictionary

ALBUM

/ˈælbəm/
NounAL-bumal-bum · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

In Ancient Rome, a white tablet or register on which the praetor's edicts and other public notices were recorded.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Latin album (“blank white writing tablet”), from albus (“white”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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