cygnet

noun

cyg·​net ˈsig-nət 

: a young swan

Examples of cygnet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For the best chance of seeing cygnets (baby swans), visit during May and June. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 23 Sep. 2026

Eight cygnets were rescued after a member of the public discovered them on a road in Somerset, England, and contacted Secret World Wildlife Rescue, according to The Independent. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026

Angel, about 2 years old, had developed a condition called Angel Wing Syndrome as a cygnet, which prevents a swan from flying. — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026

Swans live as a family unit — which means more than 70% of cygnets that fledge in September will survive to March. — Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 13 Jan. 2026

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

Rhymes for cygnet

• signet

Kids Definition

cygnet

noun

cyg·​net ˈsig-nət 

: a young swan