NYT Dictionary

LONGBOAT

/ˈlɔŋ.ˌboʊt/
NounLONG-boatlong-boat · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2023, 2025

Meaning

The largest and thus the most capable of boats carried on a ship.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From long + boat.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

boatcanoecruiserferry

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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