NYT Dictionary

COMMODE

/kəˈməʊd/
Nouncom-MODEcom-mode · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Meaning

A low chest of drawers on short legs.

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French commode (literally “convenient”). Doublet of comodo.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

washstandchamber pottoiletcancrapperpotpottystoolthronechiffonier

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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