Pellet — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈpe-lət/ pel·let

Meaning & Definition of Pellet

Pellet (noun)

  1. a usually small rounded, spherical, or cylindrical body (as of food or medicine)
  2. a wad of indigestible material (as of bones and fur) regurgitated by a bird of prey
  3. any of various projectiles fired from a weapon (such as an air rifle)

Pellet (verb)

  1. pelletize
  2. to strike with pellets

Pellet (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a usually round or cone-shaped little piece of lead made to be fired from a firearm

    "the tightly packed pellets of a shotgun cartridge"

    similar: ball, bullet
    related: ammunition, cannonball, cap, cartridge, charge, dumdum, gunshot, lead, load, missile, pop, projectile, round, shell, shot, slug
    near: blank

Pellet (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in bead, pearl

    similar: bead, pearl, pelletize, bunch, clump, lump, sphere, agglomerate, ball, roll, round, wad
    opposite: unroll, flatten, open, smooth, spread, unfold

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Pellet

The most common words with a similar meaning to Pellet:

ball, bullet, bead, pearl, pelletize, bunch, clump, lump, sphere, agglomerate, roll, round, wad

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Pellet

Words with the opposite meaning of Pellet:

unroll, flatten, open, smooth, spread, unfold

Related Words for Pellet

ammunition, cannonball, cap, cartridge, charge, dumdum, gunshot, lead, load, missile, pop, projectile, shell, shot, slug

Near Antonyms of Pellet

blank

Word Forms of Pellet

Inflections: pelleted, pelleting, pellets

Derived words: pelletal (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Pellet

Middle English pelote, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *pilota, diminutive of Latin pila ball

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Pellet

pellet gun, pellet stove

Frequently Asked Questions about Pellet

What does "Pellet" mean?

"Pellet" means a usually small rounded, spherical, or cylindrical body (as of food or medicine). As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a usually small rounded, spherical, or cylindrical body (as of food or medicine). It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Pellet"?

Other words for "Pellet" include ball, bullet, bead, pearl, pelletize, bunch, clump and lump. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Pellet" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Pellet"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Pellet". Common alternatives include ball, bullet, bead, pearl, pelletize, bunch, clump, lump, sphere and agglomerate.

What is the opposite of "Pellet"?

Antonyms of "Pellet" include unroll, flatten, open, smooth, spread and unfold. Near antonyms include blank.

How do you use "Pellet" in a sentence?

Examples of "Pellet" in a sentence: "the tightly packed pellets of a shotgun cartridge".

Is "Pellet" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Pellet" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Pellet"?

"Pellet" is pronounced /ˈpe-lət/ and divided into syllables as pel·let.

What is the origin of the word "Pellet"?

"Pellet" comes from Middle English pelote, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *pilota, diminutive of Latin pila ball. First known use: 14th century.