NYT Dictionary

TABARD

/ˈtæbɑː(ɹ)d/
NounTAB-ardtab-ard · 2 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

A silk banner attached to a bugle or trumpet.

Etymology

Origin: French

From Old French tabart (“simple sleeveless overtunic; heavy overmantel”), of unknown origin.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

blazercapecoatjacket

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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