Examples of chick in a Sentence
a mother hen and her chicks
those innocent little chicks can scarcely imagine what life has in store for them
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How long will the chicks stay in the nest?
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
Local touches were everywhere, from an extensive collection of books ranging from South African chick-lit to memoirs of Nelson Mandela, Trevor Noah, and Siya Kolisi to a mini-bar stocked with gin, rum, and brandy made with Cape Fynbos plants.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Jackie and Shadow cam Famous California bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow have taken the internet by storm with their adorable chicks this spring.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Hummingbirds Are Busy Raising Young Hummingbirds focus on building nests and raising chicks in the late spring and summer.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
In 1999, artificial breeding by a pair donated from China successfully led to the first Japanese crested ibis chick born in captivity, according to the Environment Ministry.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
More experienced bird owners explained to them that hatcheries sometimes place an extra chick in shipping boxes to help keep ducklings warm during transport.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
Local touches were everywhere, from an extensive collection of books ranging from South African chick-lit to memoirs of Nelson Mandela, Trevor Noah, and Siya Kolisi to a mini-bar stocked with gin, rum, and brandy made with Cape Fynbos plants.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Jackie and Shadow cam Famous California bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow have taken the internet by storm with their adorable chicks this spring.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Hummingbirds Are Busy Raising Young Hummingbirds focus on building nests and raising chicks in the late spring and summer.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
In 1999, artificial breeding by a pair donated from China successfully led to the first Japanese crested ibis chick born in captivity, according to the Environment Ministry.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
More experienced bird owners explained to them that hatcheries sometimes place an extra chick in shipping boxes to help keep ducklings warm during transport.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
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“Chick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chick. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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chick
noun1
a
: chicken entry 1 sense 1
especially
: one newly hatched
b
: the young of any bird
2
informal, sometimes offensive
: girl sense 1b, woman sense 1
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