NYT Dictionary

WARMING

/ˈwoɹmɪŋ/
NounVerbWARM-ingwarm-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024

Meaning

A small rise in temperature.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From Middle English warmyng, warmynge, from Old English wærming, wirming, equivalent to warm + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

heatingthawthawingwarmcalefacientburningcalefactioncauterantcookingdefeat

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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