NYT Dictionary

PIPELINE

/ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/
NounVerbPIPE-linepipe-line · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A conduit made of pipes used to convey water, gas or petroleum, etc.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From pipe + line.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

grapevinelinecatheterchannelfunnelhoseinsidermainnipplepipe

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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