NYT Dictionary

EJECTION

/əˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/
Noune-JEC-tione-jec-tion · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025

Meaning

The act of ejecting.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Middle French éjection, from Latin eiectio.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

expulsionprojectionexclusionriddancebootbulletcannonclearancedejectiondetachment

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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