NYT Dictionary

FORUM

/ˈfɔɹəm/
NounFO-rumfo-rum · 2 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025

Meaning

A place for discussion.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin forum (“public market place, forum”). Doublet of fuero and door.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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