NYT Dictionary
PLATEAU
/plæˈtoʊ/NounVerbpla-TEAUpla-teau · 2 syllablesGrade 5
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020
Meaning
A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.
Etymology
Origin: French
Borrowed from French plateau, diminutive of plat (“a plate”); see plate. Doublet of platter.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020.