NYT Dictionary

CONVENIENCE

/kənˈvinjəns/
NounVerbcon-VE-niencecon-ve-nience · 3 syllablesGrade 4

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

Meaning

The quality of being convenient.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Latin convenientia, from conveniens (“suitable”), present participle of convenire (“to come together, suit”). Doublet of convenance.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

amenitybathroomlatrinenecessariumtoilettoilet roomurinalwater closetWCcloaca

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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