NYT Dictionary

NEGLIGEE

/ˈnɛɡləʒeɪ/
NounNEG-li-geeneg-li-gee · 3 syllablesGrade 11

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Alternative form of négligée.

Etymology

Origin: French

F. nglig, fr. ngliger to neglect, L. negligere. See Neglect

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

negligepeignoirwrapperhousecoatdishabilleundresswrap

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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