NYT Dictionary

ENGAGEMENT

/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/
Nounen-GAGE-menten-gage-ment · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2025, 2026

Meaning

An appointment, especially to speak or perform.

Etymology

Origin: French

From French engagement. Equivalent to engage + -ment.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

commitmentactionbattleconflictfightdateappointmentbetrothaltrothemployment

Antonyms

apathydisengagement

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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