NYT Dictionary
BURNOUT
/ˈbɜː(ɹ)naʊt/NounBURN-outburn-out · 2 syllablesGrade 7
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019
Meaning
The experience of long-term exhaustion and diminished interest, especially in one's career.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Deverbal from burn out.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019.