eaglet

noun

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

Examples of eaglet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recently, the duo conceived a pair of eaglets, who were named Sandy and Luna by the community. Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 31 May 2026 Perched high in the trees above South Deering, two bald eaglets spotted last month represent a major ecological milestone: the first bald eagles born in Chicago in more than 100 years. Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2026 The second eaglet emerged two days later on April 4. Finch Walker, USA Today, 18 May 2026 Pat Pearson and her husband, Steve, discovered the first eaglet. ABC News, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for eaglet

Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eaglet was in 1572

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Eaglet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eaglet. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

eaglet

noun
ea·​glet ˈē-glət How to pronounce eaglet (audio)
: a young eagle
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster