piglet

noun

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

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And the piglet will be a girl, as Hasbro, which owns Peppa Pig, recently revealed in a new episode on Walmart.com. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 29 Apr. 2025 But tardigrades, also known as water bears or moss piglets, are among the toughest survivors evolution has ever carved out. Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025 After going on view on Friday, the piglets were stolen over the weekend. Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 5 Mar. 2025 Since the 1990s, female breeding pigs — most of whom are confined in tiny crates for their entire lives — have been selectively bred to produce almost 40 percent more piglets per litter, which can affect both their health and that of their piglets. Kenny Torrella, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018 See All Example Sentences for piglet

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

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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 19 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

piglet

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

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