NYT Dictionary

AVIARY

/ˈeɪviˌɛəɹi/
NounA-vi-ar-ya-vi-ar-y · 4 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025

Meaning

A house, enclosure, large cage, or other place for keeping birds confined; a birdhouse.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin aviārium, from avis (“bird”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

volaryperchroost

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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