NYT Dictionary

TOLLBAR

NounTOLL-bartoll-bar · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2024

Meaning

A barrier across a toll road or toll bridge that is lifted when the toll is paid.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English toll Vulgar Latin *barra Old French barrebor. Middle English barre English bar English tollbar From toll + bar.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

toll barriertollgate

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 2019, 2020, 2024.

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