NYT Dictionary

GRADIN

/ˈɡreɪdɪn/
NounGRA-dingra-din · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

Any of a series of terraced steps or seats, as in an arena or an altar.

Etymology

Origin: French

F. gradin, dim. of grade. See Grade

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

altaraltarpiececredencefrontalhobledgeretableshelfshoulder

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 2022, 2023, 2025.

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