NYT Dictionary

APIARY

/ˈeɪ.pi.ɛɹ.i/
NounA-pi-ar-ya-pi-ar-y · 4 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A place where bees and their hives are kept.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

17th century, from Latin apiārium, from apis (“bee”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

hivenest

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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