NYT Dictionary

IMPORT

/ˈɪm.pɔɹt/
NounVerbim-PORTim-port · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2024

Meaning

Something brought in from an exterior source, especially for sale or trade.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English importen, from Old French emporter, importer, from Latin importō (“bring in from abroad, import”, verb), from in (“in, at, on; into”) + portō (“to carry, bear; convey”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

importationimportancyimportancemeaningpurportsignificancetenorweightimporteesignification

Antonyms

exportinsignificanceinconsequence

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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