NYT Dictionary

INHALATION

/ˌɪnhəˈleɪʃən/
Nounin-ha-LA-tionin-ha-la-tion · 4 syllablesGrade 7

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

Meaning

The act of inhaling; inbreathing.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English inhale Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English inhalation From inhale + -ation.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

inspirationaspirationintakeinhalantbreathcoughcrosscurrentcurrentdowndraftdraft

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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