NYT Dictionary
MIDINETTE
/ˌmɪdɪˈnɛt/NounMID-i-nettemid-i-nette · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022
Meaning
A female salesperson, a shopgirl, especially in Paris.
Etymology
Origin: French
Borrowed from French midinette, from midi (“midday”) + dinette, diminutive of diner (“dinner”).
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 2022.