NYT Dictionary

MAINLINE

/ˈmeɪnˌlaɪn/
AdjectiveVerbNounMAIN-linemain-line · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

Normal, principal or standard.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From main + line.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

mainstreammaingenpopshoot

Antonyms

feeder

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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