NYT Dictionary

INHABIT

/ɪnˈhæbɪt/
Verbin-HAB-itin-hab-it · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024, 2026

Meaning

To live or reside in.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Old French enhabiter, from Latin inhabitāre (in + habitāre).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bedwellabidebelivedwellhauntinhabitliveoccupyresidestay

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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