pig in a blanket

noun phrase

plural pigs in a blanket or pigs in blankets
: a frankfurter served in a wrapper of baked dough

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To be sure, nothing here is an ostentatious gastronomical experiment; Peacock Alley serves pigs in a blanket. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026 This spin on pigs in a blanket is topped with a poppy seeds and served with a sweet and tangy dipping sauce. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026 The martinis are ice cold, the sundae legendary, and the pigs in a blanket are a real highlight. Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026 Plus there's a festive seasonal menu with pigs in a blanket, chicken pot pie and spiked eggnog. Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pig in a blanket

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pig in a blanket was in 1926

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“Pig in a blanket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pig%20in%20a%20blanket. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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