NYT Dictionary

GOATEE

/ˌɡoʊˈtiː/
NounGOAT-eegoat-ee · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A beard trimmed to grow only at the center of the chin.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree Middle English goot English goat English -ee English goatee From goat + -ee (diminutive suffix), referring to the tuft of hair on the chin of many domestic goats.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

beardbeaverbristledownimperialstubbletuft

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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