NYT Dictionary
BANDAGE
/ˈbæn.dɪd͡ʒ/NounVerbBAND-ageband-age · 2 syllablesGrade 6
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
A strip of gauze or similar material used to protect or support a wound or injury.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Etymology tree French bande Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂tos Proto-Italic *-ātos Latin -ātus Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icus Latin -āticus Latin -āticum Old French -age Middle French -age French -age French bandagebor. English bandage Borrowed from French bandage.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: