eaglet

American  

[ee-glit] / ˈi glɪt /

noun

1. a young eagle.

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eaglet British  

/ ˈiːɡlɪt /

noun

1. a young eagle

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Etymology

Origin of eaglet

First recorded in 1565–75, eaglet is from the Middle French word aiglette (in heraldry). See eagle, -et

Example Sentences

Asked to observe a newborn chick, she stood in the frigid winter air and watched the eaglet through a scope as it grew and eventually took flight.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

But their next successful mating season wasn’t until 2022, when their second eaglet Spirit flew the nest.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2026

Gizmo is the fifth eaglet from Jackie and Shadow who has fledged.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2025

The eaglet then flew last week from the nest.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2025

Dr. Taylor M. Martin, bird rescuer, is what’s needed to stop Ray from circling the nest, and to save the crying eaglet from death.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers