NYT Dictionary
LOCKOUT
/ˈlɑk.ˌaʊt/NounLOCK-outlock-out · 2 syllablesGrade 7
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019
Meaning
The opposite of a strike; a labor disruption where management refuses to allow workers into a plant to work even if they are willing.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Deverbal from lock out.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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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 2019.