NYT Dictionary

ATRIUM

/ˈeɪ.tɹi.əm/
NounA-tri-uma-tri-um · 3 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A central room or space in ancient Roman homes, open to the sky in the middle; a similar space in other buildings.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin ātrium (“entry hall”), from Etruscan.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

cavaedium

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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