NYT Dictionary

ALMANAC

[ˈɔl.mə.næk]
NounAL-ma-nacal-ma-nac · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2024

Meaning

A book or table listing nautical, astronomical, astrological or other events for the year; sometimes, but not essentially, containing historical and statistical information.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English almenak, from Old French almanach, from Medieval Latin almanachus, from Andalusian Arabic الْمَنَاخ (al-manāḵ, “almanac, calendar”), from Arabic الْمُنَاخ (al-munāḵ, “climate”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

calendarchronologyjournalperiodical

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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