NYT Dictionary

BUYOUT

/bˈaɪˌaʊt/
NounBUY-outbuy-out · 2 syllablesGrade 6

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

Meaning

The acquisition of a controlling interest in a business or corporation by outright purchase or by purchase of a majority of issued shares of stock.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Deverbal from buy out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

takeover

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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