duckling

noun

duck·​ling ˈdək-liŋ How to pronounce duckling (audio)
ˈdə-kliŋ
: a young duck

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Bertsch allegedly used a plastic trash bin and struck some of the ducklings before throwing them into the trash, according to the release. Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026 One of the ducklings died and another was taken to a veterinary clinic for treatment of severe head trauma, Azarcon said. Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 14 May 2026 Firefighters found a crowd of bystanders gathered around a drain and confirmed that several ducklings were swimming at the bottom in a pool of water. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2026 Randall Bertsch, 71, is accused of beating a group of ducklings, killing one of them and severely injuring one. Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for duckling

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of duckling was in the 15th century

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“Duckling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duckling. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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duckling

noun
duck·​ling ˈdək-liŋ How to pronounce duckling (audio)
: a young duck

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