duckling

noun

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

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According to the animal charity, ducklings do not usually stray far from their parents. Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026 Folsom police said the ducklings’ mother watched as first responders brought out her babies one by one. Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2026 As an example of the potential negative effects, feeding bread to young birds like ducklings might prevent them from learning to forage on their own. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025 Choose from traditional Thanksgiving entrees such as roast turkey ($29) with giblet dressing, broiled ham steak ($29) with pineapple ring, half Muscovy duckling ($31) with applesauce, or broasted chicken ($29) with cranberry sauce. Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for duckling

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 1 May. 2026.

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duckling

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

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