Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

piglet

noun
/ˈpɪɡlɪt/
Definition
A young pig, especially one that is less than a year old.
Examples
  • The farmer raised a few piglets in the barn.
  • After the sow gave birth, several piglets began to roam around the pen.
  • We visited a petting zoo where the children could feed the piglets.
Meaning
The term refers to the offspring of a pig, characterized by its small size and youthful features.
Synonyms
  • young pig
  • swine
  • pig