NYT Dictionary
LAMINAR
/ˈlæmɪnə/AdjectiveLAM-i-narlam-i-nar · 3 syllablesCollege
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
Of fluid motion, smooth and regular, flowing as though in different layers.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin lāmina (“thin sheet of material”) + English -ar.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
laminalscaly
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 2025.