NYT Dictionary
WATCHMAN
/ˈwɒtʃmən/NounWATCH-manwatch-man · 2 syllablesGrade 5
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018
Meaning
A man set to watch: a man who keeps guard, especially one who guards a building, or the streets of a city, by night; (loosely) any such person of any sex or gender.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English waccheman. By surface analysis, watch + -man.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2018.