eaglet

noun

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

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Millions tuned in to watch her weather snowstorms, raise eaglets with her mate Shadow, and soar above Big Bear Lake, turning a wildlife camera into one of the internet's most beloved windows into nature. — James Ward, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 Jackie, the bald eagle who gained national attention for raising eaglets in Big Bear with her partner Shadow, has died after receiving care in an animal care center, Ojai Raptor Center in California announced Monday. — Austin Turner, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 That clutch was successful, with the two eaglets — Luna and Sandy — fledging this summer. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 Jackie and Shadow’s 2026 eaglets, Sandy and Luna, have officially left Big Bear Valley. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eaglet

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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 13 Aug. 2026.

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eaglet

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