Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pigsties
noun
/ˈpɪɡˌstaɪ/
Definition
Pigsties are enclosures or sheds where pigs are housed and raised.
Examples
- The old pigsties at the farm were in dire need of cleaning.
- After the storm, the pigsties were flooded and the pigs needed to be relocated.
- He joked that his room looked like a pigsty after the weekend party.
Meaning
The term ‘pigsty’ refers to a place that is messy or dirty, usually associated with where pigs live.
Synonyms
- pigpen
- hogpen
- sty
