NYT Dictionary

PILLAR

/ˈpɪlɚ/
NounVerbPIL-larpil-lar · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A large post, often used as supporting architecture.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English piler, from Old French pilier, from Medieval Latin or Vulgar Latin *pilāre (“a pillar”), from Latin pila (“a pillar, pier, mole”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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