NYT Dictionary

BELLBOY

/ˈbɛlˌbɔɪ/
NounBELL-boybell-boy · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025

Meaning

A male worker, usually at a hotel, who carries luggage and runs errands.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From bell + boy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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