duckling

noun

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

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The baby ducklings were reunited with their mom, troopers said. Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2025 Thus, our family favorite—chicken and ducklings—was born. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025 Everywhere here seems just pastorally perfect, right down to the clouds of bright-blue butterflies and the lines of fluffy ducklings paddling down the river. Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 Imagine the classic tale The Ugly Duckling, by Hans Christian Andersen — only, in this version, the ugly duckling doesn’t mature into a beautiful swan. Matt Kracht, People.com, 11 Mar. 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 22 Apr. 2025.

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duckling

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

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