NYT Dictionary

DOMICILE

/ˈdɑ.mɪ.saɪl/
NounVerbDO-mi-ciledo-mi-cile · 3 syllablesGrade 8

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

Meaning

A home or residence.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Inherited from Middle English domicelle, domicylie, from Middle French domicile and directly from Latin domicilium.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

dwellinghomeabodehabitationresideshackdomiciliateabideaccommodateaddress

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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