noun
eaglet
EE-glit
Eaglet (noun) means an eaglet is a young eagle that has not yet reached adulthood. Example: “The eaglet stayed close to the nest until its feathers grew strong.”
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An eaglet is a young eagle that has not yet reached adulthood.
"The eaglet stayed close to the nest until its feathers grew strong."
"Wildlife cameras filmed the eaglet taking its first flight."
"Two eaglets hatched in the nest this spring."
How to use eaglet
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn eaglet is simply a baby eagle.
When to use it
Eaglet is a neutral word used in both everyday and nature writing.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
a young eaglet
the eaglet's nest
feed the eaglet
an eaglet hatches
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Etymology
Eaglet combines eagle with the diminutive suffix -let, which marks a young or small version of something.
Frequently asked questions
What does eaglet mean?
An eaglet is a young eagle, particularly one still in or near the nest.
Why does eaglet end in -let?
The ending -let is a diminutive suffix added to eagle to show a young version of the bird.
Is eaglet another word for eagle chick?
Yes, eaglet and eagle chick both refer to a young eagle.
What is the meaning of eaglet?
"eaglet" (noun) means an eaglet is a young eagle that has not yet reached adulthood.
