NYT Dictionary

MORNING

/ˈmoɹnɪŋ/
NounInterjectionMORN-ingmorn-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 3

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

Meaning

The early part of the day, especially from midnight to noon.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English morwenynge, from morwen + -ynge. By surface analysis, morn + -ing. See also morrow (Middle English morwe).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

a.m.forenoonyeenderbeforenoonearly brightforedaymatinmornmorningmorrow

Antonyms

afternoonsunset

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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