owlet

noun

owl·​et ˈau̇-lət How to pronounce owlet (audio)
: a small or young owl

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Unable to find the owlet's nest near the cement stairway, rescuers brought the baby bird to Raven Ridge for care, since the animal was too young to live on its own. Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026 Owls are opportunistic hunters that sometimes eat insects or feed them to owlets. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026 Those tuning in can watch Athena incubate early in the morning and, after hatching, feed her owlets. Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026 With luck, in a few months, the screams of their hungry owlets will pierce the night air. Kate Wong, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for owlet

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First Known Use

1542, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of owlet was in 1542

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“Owlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/owlet. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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owlet

noun
owl·​et ˈau̇-lət How to pronounce owlet (audio)
: a young or small owl
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