NYT Dictionary

RAMADA

/ɹəˈmɑːdə/
Nounra-MA-dara-ma-da · 3 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A simple arbour or open porch, typically roofed with branches.

Etymology

Origin: Spanish

Borrowed from Spanish ramada, from rama (“branch”).

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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