NYT Dictionary

AUTOMAT

/ˈɔtəmæt/
NounAU-to-matau-to-mat · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A vending machine for food.

Etymology

Origin: German

Borrowed from German Automat, as the system was originally developed in Germany in the late 19th c. Doublet of automaton.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

beanerybistrobuffetbuvettecafecafeteriacanteencantinachophousecoffeehouse

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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