pigpen
2 synonyms for pigpen, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An enclosure where pigs are kept; a pigsty.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
A straightforward compound of "pig" and "pen".
Full origin of pigpen →Frequently asked questions
What does “pigpen” mean?
The word “pigpen” means an enclosure where pigs are kept; a pigsty. In plain terms, an enclosure for keeping pigs.
How do you pronounce “pigpen”?
“Pigpen” is pronounced pihg-pehn (/pɪɡ.pɛn/ in IPA).
How do you use “pigpen” in a sentence?
Here is “pigpen” used in a sentence: “He mucked out the pigpen every morning before school.”
What part of speech is “pigpen”?
“Pigpen” is a noun.
