To save this word, you'll need to log in.
pi·geon | \ ˈpi-jən 
\
\Definition of pigeon
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : any of a widely distributed family (Columbidae, order Columbiformes) of birds with a stout body, rather short legs, and smooth and compact plumage especially : a member of any of numerous varieties of the rock dove that exist in domestication and in the feral state in cities and towns throughout most of the world
2 : a young woman
3 : an easy mark : dupe
4 : clay pigeon
pigeon
noun (2)Definition of pigeon (Entry 2 of 2)
: an object of special concern : accepted business or interest
tennis was not his pigeon
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for pigeon
pigeon
nounpi·geon | \ ˈpi-jən \
\Kids Definition of pigeon
: a bird with a plump body, short legs, and smooth feathers and especially one that is a variety of the rock dove and is found in cities throughout the world
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on pigeon
What made you want to look up pigeon? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Original Meanings Quiz
- Which of the following is the earliest known sense of the word awe?
Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridgedWords at Play
Ask the Editors
Share pigeon
Time Traveler for pigeon
The first known use of pigeon was in the 14th century
See more words from the same century