NYT Dictionary

JANITOR

/ˈd͡ʒænɪtɚ/
NounJAN-i-torjan-i-tor · 3 syllablesGrade 2

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Someone who looks after the maintenance and cleaning of a public building.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin ianitor (“doorkeeper”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

curatormoderatormodjanniejannycaretakercleanercustodianmaintenance personporter

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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