NYT Dictionary

BIDET

/bɪˈdeɪ/
NounBI-detbi-det · 2 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023

Meaning

A low-mounted plumbing fixture or type of sink intended for washing the external genitalia and the anus.

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French bidet.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

washletbasinbathbathtubaquamaniledishpandishwasherewerfillergigster

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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