pig in a blanket

noun phrase

plural pigs in a blanket or pigs in blankets
: a frankfurter served in a wrapper of baked dough

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The martinis are ice cold, the sundae legendary, and the pigs in a blanket are a real highlight. Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026 Sausage balls, charcuterie (in the shape of a Christmas tree of course), pigs in a blanket, and jalapeno popper dip all graced our spread. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025 Plus there's a festive seasonal menu with pigs in a blanket, chicken pot pie and spiked eggnog. Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025 The frosted glass door, pigs in a blanket and chicken parm do the original justice. Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pig in a blanket

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pig in a blanket was in 1926

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“Pig in a blanket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pig%20in%20a%20blanket. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.

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