NYT Dictionary

NONEVENT

/nˈɑnɪvˈɛnt/
NounNON-e-ventnon-e-vent · 3 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

An anticipated event that does not occur, or one that has a disappointing anticlimax.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From non- + event.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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