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piglet

American  
[pig-lit] / ˈpɪg lɪt /

noun

  1. a little pig.

piglet British  
/ ˈpɪɡlɪt /

noun

  1. a young pig

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Etymology

Origin of piglet

First recorded in 1880–85; pig 1 + -let

Example Sentences

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Milne’s son Christopher Robin and were used as a basis for the characters: Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet, Kanga and Tigger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Disguised during his season as Piglet, Lachey brought the holiday spirit with a rendition of “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2024

He remembered buying a drawing of Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet in the snow, by the British artist E.H.

From New York Times • Feb. 23, 2024

It has been nominated for worst picture, worst screenplay and worst rip-off, while Pooh and Piglet are nominated as worst on-screen couple.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2024

Not just gnomes, but Egyptian sphinxes, Smurfs, fairies, sea otters, Pooh Bear and Piglet and Eeyore, Jimmy Carter's face, you name it.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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