NYT Dictionary

EDIFICE

/ˈɛd.ɪ.fɪs/
NounED-i-ficeed-i-fice · 3 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

A building; a structure; an architectural fabric, especially a large and spectacular one.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English edifice, from Old French edifice, a classical borrowing of Latin aedificium (“building”), derived from aedificāre (“to build, establish”) (whence also English edify).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

buildingarchitectureconstructconstructionconsulatedachadeanerycasaembassyerection

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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