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pigsty

 

[ ˈpɪɡstaɪ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

on a farm

A pigsty is a small, enclosed area where pigs are kept. It is typically a small shed or shelter where pigs can eat, sleep, and rest.

Synonyms

pig enclosure, pig shelter, pigpen.

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Word Description / Examples
pigsty

Commonly used in informal situations to describe a very messy or disorganized place. It often has a negative connotation.

  • Your room looks like a pigsty!
  • I need to clean my desk. It's a total pigsty.
pigpen

An informal term often used to describe a small area where pigs are kept. It can also carry a negative meaning when used to describe a messy place.

  • The kids were playing around the pigpen.
  • This garage is such a pigpen!
pig enclosure

Used in more formal or technical contexts to refer to a fenced area specifically designed to keep pigs.

  • The farmer decided to expand the pig enclosure to give the animals more space.
  • A proper pig enclosure is essential for their well-being.
pig shelter

Refers to a structure that provides pigs with protection from weather elements, and is useful in discussions about animal welfare.

  • We need to build a pig shelter before winter comes.
  • The pigs stayed in their shelter during the storm.

Examples of usage

  • The farmer built a new pigsty for his pigs.
  • The pigsty was kept clean and organized.

Translations

Translations of the word "pigsty" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chiqueiro

🇮🇳 सूअर का बाड़ा

🇩🇪 Schweinestall

🇮🇩 kandang babi

🇺🇦 свинарник

🇵🇱 chlew

🇯🇵 豚小屋 (buta-goya)

🇫🇷 porcherie

🇪🇸 pocilga

🇹🇷 domuz ahırı

🇰🇷 돼지 우리 (dwaeji uri)

🇸🇦 حظيرة الخنازير

🇨🇿 prasečí chlívek

🇸🇰 prasačí chliev

🇨🇳 猪圈 (zhū juàn)

🇸🇮 prašičji hlev

🇮🇸 svínastía

🇰🇿 шошқа қорасы

🇬🇪 ღორების სადგური (ghorebis sadguri)

🇦🇿 donuz damı

🇲🇽 pocilga

Etymology

The word 'pigsty' originated from the combination of 'pig' meaning domesticated swine and 'sty' meaning an enclosure or pen for animals. The term has been used for centuries to refer to the place where pigs are kept on a farm.

See also: pig, piggy, pigheaded, piglet, pigling, pigment, pigpen.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,020, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.