Terminal
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
An end point or station, such as an airport or bus terminal, or a device for entering data into a computer system. As an adjective, it describes something in its final stages, especially a fatal illness.
“Passengers gathered at the airport terminal to check in for their international flights.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈtərmɪnəl/
Syllables
ter·mi·nal
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Wordle
Contains -AL ending; letters are mostly high-frequency
Scrabble
Worth 10 points; 8-letter word offers good board coverage and bonus potential
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