CEFR B1

piglets

noun

Meaning

A young pig, typically one that is still nursing.

Examples

The sow kept a close watch over her litter of newborn piglets.
We visited the petting zoo to see the piglets playing in the straw.

Synonyms: young pig, suckling

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piglets (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈpɪɡlɪt

Definition

A young pig, typically one that is still nursing.

Examples

The sow kept a close watch over her litter of newborn piglets.
We visited the petting zoo to see the piglets playing in the straw.
The piglet squealed loudly when it was separated from its mother.

How to Use piglets

piglets + [verb] (subject): Describing the location or activity of the young animals. — "The piglets were playing in the mud."
[verb] + the piglet (object): Describing an action performed on the young animal. — "She bottle-fed the orphaned piglet."

Synonyms of piglets

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