Meaning
A ceremonial gathering held by a ruler in India.
Etymology
Origin: Hindi
Borrowed from Hindustani دربار / दरबार (darbār), in turn borrowed from Classical Persian دربار (darbār, “royal court”).
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 2021, 2025, 2026.