NYT Dictionary

DEMO

/ˈdɛm.oʊ/
NounAdjectiveVerbDEM-odem-o · 2 syllablesGrade 12

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

Meaning

A demonstration or visual explanation.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Clipping of demonstration and various other words beginning with "demo-".

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

floor modelmarchdemonstrationshowexhibitpresentdemonstrateexhibition

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles:

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