NYT Dictionary

LUNETTE

/luːˈnɛt/
NounLU-nettelu-nette · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A small opening in a vaulted roof of a circular or crescent shape.

Etymology

Origin: French

Unadapted borrowing from French lunette, diminutive of lune (“moon”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

fenestellaabatisbankbarbicanbarricadebarrierbartizanbastionbattlementbreastwork

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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