duckling

noun

duck·​ling ˈdək-liŋ 

ˈdə-kliŋ

: a young duck

Examples of duckling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Customers can choose from Korean-style short ribs, beef shank, whole fish on ice, a variety of shellfish, goat meat, silkie chickens, squab, woodland duckling and specialty pork cuts. — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026

Additional video from a nearby business shows Antoine chasing ducklings, which police say were later found dead. — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

Lucien pointed out a mural on one of the walls, a wooden boat full of puppies looking out at a row of ducklings. — Ethan Brooks, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

In this case, a young duckling can quickly become hypothermic. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing duckling

• ugly duckling

Rhymes for duckling

• buckling
• chuckling
• swashbuckling

Kids Definition

duckling

noun

duck·​ling ˈdək-liŋ 

: a young duck