NYT Dictionary

BACCHANALIA

/ˌbæk.əˈnɑː.lɪə/
Nounbac-cha-NA-li-abac-cha-na-li-a · 5 syllablesGrade 10

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

Meaning

Any wild, orgiastic party or celebration.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From Bacchanalia.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

dionysiaorgydebauchdebaucherysaturnaliariotbacchanalbatbenderbinge

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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