duckling

noun

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

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Eagles carried off four of the ducklings – a grisly webcam sight – but four of them made it. Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 19 July 2025 The mother duck was reunited with her ducklings after a 45-minute rescue. Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 5 July 2025 Other sweet snaps included a photo of the three ducklings huddled together in front of a mirror, and a shot of Pilaf watching over them. Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 June 2025 Stanly, the mother, had returned to campus just before Mother’s Day before bringing nine ducklings into the world on May 23, according to the university. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2025 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 2 Aug. 2025.

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duckling

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

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