Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nat
noun
/næt/
Definition
A young animal, often referring to a young version of a particular species.
Examples
- The new nat was barely a week old and already started to explore its surroundings.
- In the spring, many nats can be seen hopping around the meadow.
- The mother bird was feeding her nats with worms and seeds.
Meaning
The term ‘nat’ is often used informally to describe the early stage of an animal’s life, particularly in contexts like wildlife observation or animal breeding.
Synonyms
- youngling
- offspring
- juvenile
