Definition

A location where pigs are raised or kept for farming purposes.

Example

The farmer built a new piggery to house his growing herd of pigs.

Conversation

Did you see that piggery we passed on the way to the farm?

Yeah, it looked really interesting!

I wonder how many pigs they have in that piggery.

Probably a lot, but I hope they take good care of them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Piggery → The word is formed from "pig" (from Old English *picga*, meaning a young swine) and the suffix "-ery" (meaning a place associated with a specific activity). A piggery is thus a place where pigs are kept or raised.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'place for pigs' — the word 'piggery' combines 'pig' for the animal and '-ery' to indicate a location related to that animal.

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