eaglet

noun

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

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This year, opponents say that the stakes are higher because the couple’s nest is home to two young eaglets — Sandy and Luna — who have yet to take flight. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026 Because the injury had a human cause, wildlife rescuers were allowed to remove the eaglet, perform surgery and return it. Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 22 June 2026 The land sits less than one mile away from Jackie and Shadow’s nest, and this part of the lake is home to all of the fish that the eagles and their eaglets rely on for sustenance. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 June 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 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

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“Eaglet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eaglet. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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eaglet

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