Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

duckling

Noun

/ˈdʌk.lɪŋ/

Definition

A young or baby duck.

Examples

The duckling followed its mother closely as they waddled by the pond.
She raised a duckling from hatching until it was old enough to join the other ducks.
In spring, you can often see ducklings swimming in the lake.

Meaning

A duckling is specifically a baby duck that is still in the early stages of its life. They are known for their soft down feathers, which usually start yellow or gray in color, and their small size.