NYT Dictionary

LAYETTE

/leɪˈ(j)ɛt/
NounLAY-ettelay-ette · 2 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025

Meaning

A complete set of clothing, bedding and toilet articles for a new baby.

Etymology

Origin: French

From French layette.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

jumper

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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