pigpen

/ˈpɪɡˌpɛn/

Definitions

1. noun

an enclosure for pigs, typically made of wood or metal, or a dirty or untidy place, especially in a room or a person’s surroundings.

“The farmer locked the gate to the pigpen at night to keep the animals safe.”

2. verb

to confine or enclose pigs in a pen, especially for breeding or fattening.

“The farmer will pigpen the animals in the spring to prepare them for market.”

Synonyms

  • coop
  • enclosure
  • pen

Antonyms

  • escape
  • freedom