NYT Dictionary

LOCUTION

/loʊ̯ˈkju.ʃn̩/
NounLO-cu-tionlo-cu-tion · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

A phrase or expression peculiar to or characteristic of a given person or group of people.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Latin locūtiō, locūtiōnem (“speech”), from loquor (“speak”). Compare the French cognate locution.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

sayingexpressionantonymarticulationclausecompositionconstructiondialectformulationgrammar

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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