NYT Dictionary

MELTON

/ˈmɛlt(ə)n/
NounMEL-tonmel-ton · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2025

Meaning

A tough, short-napped material used for making overcoats.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From Melton Mowbray, where this material was made.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

corduroycottonfabricnylon

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019, 2021, 2025.

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