piglet

noun

pig·​let ˈpi-glət How to pronounce piglet (audio)
: a small usually young swine

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On one pig farm, an undercover investigation showed piglets gasping for air after being poisoned with carbon monoxide, while others were fed a mixture of pig parts and feces. Sam Delgado, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018 This sweet piglet oinks, walks, and wags its tail, making playtime feel like farm life. Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024 Babe is the heartwarming story of an adorable piglet who aspires to be a sheepdog—much to the delight of Arthur Hoggett (James Cromwell, who received an Oscar nod for the role), a farmer and Babe’s caretaker. Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 29 Oct. 2024 Tony has killed nearby hens and piglets while leaving a trail of paw prints for crews to track, according to Houston outlet Chron. Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for piglet 

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of piglet was in 1859

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“Piglet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piglet. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

piglet

noun
pig·​let ˈpig-lət How to pronounce piglet (audio)
: a baby pig

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