NYT Dictionary

VOLLEY

/ˈvɑli/
NounVerbVOL-leyvol-ley · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2025

Meaning

The simultaneous firing of a number of missiles or bullets; the projectiles so fired.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Middle French volée (“flight”), from Vulgar Latin volta, from Late Latin volatus.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

fusilladesalvoburstarrowbangbarbbarkbarrageblastbolt

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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