NYT Dictionary

GIGABIT

/ˈɡɪɡəbɪt/
NounGI-ga-bitgi-ga-bit · 3 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

One billion (10⁹, or 1,000,000,000) bits or 1,000 megabits.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

Etymology tree Ancient Greek Γίγας (Gígas) Ancient Greek γίγας (gígas)der. English giga- English bit English gigabit From giga- + bit.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

Gbitgbitgb

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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