NYT Dictionary
FLATLINE
/ˈflætˌlaɪn/NounVerbFLAT-lineflat-line · 2 syllablesCollege
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022
Meaning
An asystole; the absence of heart contractions or brain waves.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From flat + line. Refers to a continuous straight line (asystole) on an ECG (EKG) or EEG, indicating death.
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 2022.