NYT Dictionary
GLACIOLOGY
/ˌɡleɪʃiˈɑləd͡ʒi/NounGLA-ci-o-lo-gygla-ci-o-lo-gy · 5 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
The study of ice and its effect on the landscape, especially the study of glaciers.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin glaciēs (“ice”) + -ology (“study of a particular subject”).
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram: