noun

piglet

PIHG-luht

Piglet (noun) means a baby pig. Example: “The sow gave birth to eight piglets overnight.”

noun

A baby pig.

"The sow gave birth to eight piglets overnight."

How to use piglet

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA young pig.

piglets plural

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From "pig" plus the diminutive ending "-let", first recorded in the mid-1800s.

· First attested 1800

Class of 1800 piglet joined the language around 1800.

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What does “piglet” mean?

The word “piglet” means a baby pig. In plain terms, a young pig.

How do you pronounce “piglet”?

“Piglet” is pronounced PIHG-luht (/ˈpɪɡ.lət/ in IPA).

How do you use “piglet” in a sentence?

Here is “piglet” used in a sentence: “The sow gave birth to eight piglets overnight.”

What part of speech is “piglet”?

“Piglet” is a noun.

Where does the word “piglet” come from?

The word “piglet” dates back to around 1800. From "pig" plus the diminutive ending "-let", first recorded in the mid-1800s.

pig piggy shoat shote