NYT Dictionary
FOLEY
/ˈfoʊli/NounFO-leyfo-ley · 2 syllablesGrade 10
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021
Meaning
The creation of sound effects, and their addition to film and TV images.
Etymology
Origin: Celtic languages
From the surname Foley, itself from Irish Ó Foghlú and Old Irish Ó Foghladha (“plunderer”). The meanings related to sound effects are named after sound effects pioneer Jack Foley.
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.