NYT Dictionary

VIBE

/vaɪb/
NounVerbGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

An atmosphere or aura felt to belong to a person, place or thing.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Apocopic form of vibration, vibrator, etc.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

feelingjibevibration

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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