Instant
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A precise moment in time, or something happening immediately without delay. As an adjective, it describes something occurring or prepared very quickly.
“The instant coffee was convenient for busy mornings.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɪnstənt/
Syllables
in·stant
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Contains -ANT ending; three vowels I-A-I total
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Scrabble
Worth 7 points; straightforward word with common letter patterns
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