NYT Dictionary

CAMPAIGN

/kæmˈpeɪn/
NounVerbcam-PAIGNcam-paign · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2026

Meaning

A series of operations undertaken to achieve a set goal.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From French campagne, from Italian campagna (“field, military operation”), from Late Latin campānia (“open country, battlefield”), from Latin campus (“field”). Doublet of campania, campagna, and champagne.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

boomcrusadestumpruncausedrivemovementeffortsafarifight

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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