NYT Dictionary

CIABATTA

/t͡ʃəˈbɑː.ta/
NounCIA-bat-tacia-bat-ta · 3 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A broad, flat, white Italian bread.

Etymology

Origin: Italian

Borrowed from Italian ciabatta (“slipper, bread”). Doublet of sabot.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

ciabatta bread

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles:

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