NYT Dictionary

DOORJAMB

/ˈdoʊr.ˌdʒæm/
NounDOOR-jambdoor-jamb · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020

Meaning

Either of the upright posts on either side of a door, which together support a lintel.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From door + jamb.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

doorpostarchwaybalustradebanisterbulkheaddoorbalusterbarwaycellarwaydoorway

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 2018, 2019, 2020.

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