duckling

noun

duck·​ling ˈdək-liŋ 

ˈdə-kliŋ

: a young duck

Examples of duckling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But when Justin and Tori Cannarelli, of New York, brought Louie, a duckling, home for a short visit, the bird and the dog immediately bonded – and Barley was once again good as gold. — David Morgan, CBS News, 7 Aug. 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

Video showed firefighter Duckwall handing ducklings out one at a time to another firefighter standing nearby who counted them out loud. — Charlotte Observer, 9 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