Meaning
An opening through which gases, especially air, can pass.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Partly from Middle French vent, from Latin ventus and partly from French éventer. Cognate with French vent and Spanish viento (“wind”) and ventana (“window”). Doublet of wind.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 14 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-29VEGINOT
- 2026-03-30TBELNOV
- 2025-07-09TANEDGV
- 2025-03-21ECVZTIN
- 2025-01-02VUNDETA
- 2024-12-28VCOIENT
- 2024-12-10NCTFEIV
- 2024-10-20VCTNIDE
- 2023-12-04VDNFEIT
- 2023-07-15VATNDEI
- 2023-06-06TCVIENZ
- 2023-05-12VATNOEC
+2 earlier appearances in the archive.