NYT Dictionary

PYLON

/ˈpaɪ.lɒn/
NounPY-lonpy-lon · 2 syllablesGrade 8

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

Meaning

A gateway to the inner part of an Ancient Egyptian temple.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek πυλών (pulṓn, “gateway”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

electricity pylontransmission towerarchwaybarbicanbeaconbeambelfrybulkheadcampanilecolossus

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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