NYT Dictionary
DONNYBROOK
/ˈdɒnɪbɹʊk/NounAdjectiveDON-ny-brookdon-ny-brook · 3 syllablesGrade 9
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020
Meaning
A brawl or fracas; a scene of chaos.
Etymology
Origin: Celtic languages
Named from Donnybrook Fair, a notoriously disorderly event, held annually from 1204 until the middle of the 19th century. The town of Donnybrook comes from the Irish Domhnach Broc (“The Church of Saint Broc”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020.