“Cygnet” or “Signet”—Which to use?

“Cygnet” or “Signet”

Overview

cygnet / signet are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

cygnet: (noun) a young swan.

signet: (noun) a seal (especially one used to mark documents officially).

Pronunciation

cygnet: NA

signet: s·IH·g·n·ih·t

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Examples in Context

Examples of “cygnet”

Leg 2 Pelverata to Cygnet - Pelverata - Pelverata
1 March – AEA Cygnet

Examples of “signet”

…Tim Underwood and Chuck Miller Signet
…and from 1935 oversaw the Signet Library.
…the Macabre Douglas E. Winter Signet Updated edition (December 2, 1986)
…Mind of an Assassin (1960) Signet book, New York
…the official librarian to the Signet Library in Edinburgh from 1935.
…it eventually became known as Signet Park, due in part to…
Signet Park
The Secret Lovers, Signet, 1977
Signet Park is located along the…
…King Quiz Book Stephen Spignesi Signet

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