spelling bee
noun
: a spelling contest in which contestants are eliminated as soon as they misspell a word
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Aliyah, who also plays the violin, became interested in spelling and spelling bees as a child.
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Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 29 May 2024
Wardle made the game’s first iteration in 2013 due to Shah being a lover of crosswords and spelling bees.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 2 Oct. 2023
Her story was recently taken up by researchers from the language learning platform Babbel, who were exploring the history of spelling bees in the United States.
—Livia Albeck-Ripka, New York Times, 1 June 2023
Among its programs, El Roi Haiti sponsors a summer camp for about 400 people featuring Bible stories, worship music, scripture memorization, spelling bees, arts and crafts, games, English lessons and other activities.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 30 July 2023
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Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 29 May 2024
Wardle made the game’s first iteration in 2013 due to Shah being a lover of crosswords and spelling bees.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 2 Oct. 2023
Her story was recently taken up by researchers from the language learning platform Babbel, who were exploring the history of spelling bees in the United States.
—Livia Albeck-Ripka, New York Times, 1 June 2023
Among its programs, El Roi Haiti sponsors a summer camp for about 400 people featuring Bible stories, worship music, scripture memorization, spelling bees, arts and crafts, games, English lessons and other activities.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 30 July 2023
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“Spelling bee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spelling%20bee. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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