cygnet

noun

cyg·​net ˈsig-nət 

: a young swan

Examples of cygnet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The counters on the River Thames recorded 94 cygnets, as young swans are called, compared to 155 last year. —The New York Times Elaine Chen Emily Anthes, New York Times, 18 May 2023

The swans and cygnets then had their feet or wings tied before they were moved onto the riverbank to be weighed, measured and inspected for signs of injury or illness. —Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 19 July 2023

All of the cygnets were reunited and turned over to the biologist that the village contracts to care for its swans, Hatter said. —Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 2 June 2023

Fred and Ginger, a pair of swans beloved by senior care living residents, became parents this spring when two cygnets (baby swans) appeared. —Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2023

Armed with a search warrant, police found the two cygnets in the store. —Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 2 June 2023

The eight species have now inhabited Swan Lake for decades and bring forth dozens of cygnets (baby swans) each spring. —Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 17 June 2023

The Town of Malnius Police Department also accused the teens of abducting Faye's baby swans, known as cygnets. —Marissa G. Muller, Peoplemag, 2 June 2023

More information then led police to a second location where the remaining cygnets were found, Stanton said. —Zenebou Sylla, CNN, 1 June 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English sygnett, from Anglo-French cignet, from cigne swan, from Latin cycnus, cygnus, from Greek kyknos

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

cygnet

noun

cyg·​net ˈsig-nət 

: a young swan