NYT Dictionary

CATCHMENT

/ˈkɛt͡ʃmənt/
NounVerbCATCH-mentcatch-ment · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2024

Meaning

Any structure or land feature which catches and holds water; the collection of such water.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From catch + -ment.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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