NYT Dictionary

BANTAM

/ˈbæntəm/
NounAdjectiveBAN-tamban-tam · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Any of several small chickens, especially of a breed that is a miniature version of another breed.

Etymology

Origin: Dutch

Borrowed from Dutch Bantam (Banten province in Java).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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