NYT Dictionary

DENIM

/ˈdɛnəm/
NounDEN-imden-im · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

A textile often made of cotton with a distinct diagonal pattern.

Etymology

Origin: French

From the French phrase de Nîmes (“from Nîmes”), after the French town of Nîmes, where denim fabric was originally produced.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

jeandungareejeanscorduroycottonfabricnylon

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles:

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