NYT Dictionary

MARGIN

/ˈmɑɹ.d͡ʒɪn/
NounVerbMAR-ginmar-gin · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

The edge of the paper, typically left blank when printing but sometimes used for annotations etc.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English margyn, from Latin marginem (possibly via Old French margin), accusative of margō (“edge, brink, border, margin”). Doublet of marge and margo.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

borderperimeterallowanceleewaytoleranceadjoinbalancebankbeachbind

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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