Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fledgling
noun
/ˈflɛdʒ.lɪŋ/
Definition
A young bird that has just acquired its feathers and is learning to fly.
Examples
- The fledgling bird took its first flight from the nest.
- After a few months as a fledgling writer, she finally published her first article.
- As a fledgling company, they faced many challenges in establishing their brand.
Meaning
The term refers to someone or something that is newly developed or inexperienced.
Synonyms
- novice
- newcomer
- beginner
- rookie
- greenhorn
