NYT Dictionary

PAYMENT

/ˈpeɪmənt/
NounPAY-mentpay-ment · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2023, 2025

Meaning

The act of paying.

Etymology

Origin: French

From Old French paiement. Equivalent to pay + -ment.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

considerationdefrayaldefraymentrequitalacquittalallowanceamortizationatonementbaitbinder

Antonyms

non-paymentnonpayment

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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