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Pigsty: meaning, definitions and examples

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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

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

Word origin

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.