eaglet

noun

ea·​glet ˈē-glət How to pronounce eaglet (audio)
: a young eagle

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The eaglet is expected to be accepted back by its parents. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026 Tamarack said the eaglet could possibly return to its nest within about one week and is expected to be accepted back by its parents. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026 The veterinarian wasn't able to remove the hook via endoscopy, so the eaglet underwent surgery, and the hook, along with the synthetic bait and fishing line that were still attached, was removed. Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 The Friends of Big Bear Valley, the nonprofit that monitors the famous Southern California bald eagle couple and their eaglets, launched the 2026 Big Bear Bald Eagle chick naming contest on Wednesday, April 15. Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eaglet

Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of eaglet was in 1572

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“Eaglet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eaglet. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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eaglet

noun
ea·​glet ˈē-glət How to pronounce eaglet (audio)
: a young eagle
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