eaglet

noun

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

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The second eaglet emerged two days later on April 4. Finch Walker, USA Today, 18 May 2026 An eaglet at the Glen Hazel nest has died following an unknown illness, officials say. Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 17 May 2026 Pat Pearson and her husband, Steve, discovered the first eaglet. ABC News, 13 May 2026 After an earlier nesting attempt was lost this season, the successful hatching and naming of the eaglets mark a meaningful and hopeful moment for Jackie and Shadow and the many viewers who have followed their journey. Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 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 24 May. 2026.

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eaglet

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