NYT Dictionary

NOMINEE

/ˌnɒmɪˈniː/
Nounnom-i-NEEnom-i-nee · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A person named, or designated, by another, to any office, duty, or position; one nominated, or proposed, by others for office or for election to office.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From nomin(ate) + -ee.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

nominateecampaignercandidateagentassigneedeputy

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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