NYT Dictionary

MAILLOT

/maɪˈjoʊ/
NounMAIL-lotmail-lot · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026

Meaning

A one-piece swimsuit (for women).

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French maillot (“shirt, leotard”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

tanksuittank suitone-pieceleotardtights

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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