pangram

[ pan-gruhm, -gram, pang- ]

noun

1. a sentence, verse, etc., that includes all the letters of the alphabet.

pangram

/ ˈpæŋˌɡræm /

noun

1. a sentence incorporating all the letters of the alphabet, such as the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Other Words From

• pan·gram·mat·ic [pan-gr, uh, -, mat, -ik, pang-], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pangram¹

First recorded in 1870–75; pan- + -gram ¹

Example Sentences

Note: We heard from many readers who were disappointed that we eliminated the pangram solution from this section, and we’re restoring it starting today.

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The pangram from yesterday’s Spelling Bee was unequaled.

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The pangrams from yesterday’s Spelling Bee were triviality, trivially, and virality.

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The pangram from yesterday’s Spelling Bee was lightbulb.

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The pangram from yesterday’s Spelling Bee was function.

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