Meaning
A public ball, typically a masquerade, popular in the 18th century.
Etymology
Origin: Italian
Borrowed from Italian ridotto (“foyer”). Doublet of redoubt.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
reduction
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, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.