Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sty
noun
/staɪ/
Definition
A small, enclosed space for pigs, typically found on a farm.
Examples
- The farmer led the pigs back to the sty after they finished eating.
- The children played in the garden while the sty sat neglected in the corner.
- After the storm, the sty was filled with water and needed to be cleaned out.
Meaning
A sty is a place where pigs are kept, usually dirty and muddy, and it can also refer to a messy or disorganized place.
Synonyms
- pigpen
- pigsty
- swineherd
