NYT Dictionary

UPROAR

/ˈʌpɹɔːɹ/
NounVerbUP-roarup-roar · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Meaning

Tumultuous, noisy excitement.

Etymology

Origin: German

Calque of Dutch oproer or German Aufruhr, as up + roar.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

hue and crytumulttumultuousnessgarboilhubbubbrouhahakatzenjammeradoagitationbedlam

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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