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nytimes
/ˌɛn waɪ ˈtaɪmz/
Definition
1
Informal abbreviation for The New York Times, a prestigious American daily newspaper founded in 1851, celebrated for its rigorous journalism, in-depth analysis, and cultural influence worldwide.
2
Shorthand reference to nytimes.com, the digital arm of the newspaper, offering breaking news, puzzles, recipes, and endless fodder for dinner-table debates.
Examples
I canceled my cable but kept my NYT subscription—now my hot takes come with a byline.
The NYT crossword is my daily therapy: it ruins my morning but saves my ego from doomscrolling.
She devoured the NYT like a caffeinated squirrel, emerging with opinions sharper than her kitchen knives.
In a world of clickbait, the NYT remains the classy uncle who fact-checks your family reunion.