hatchling

noun

hatch·​ling ˈhach-liŋ How to pronounce hatchling (audio)
: a recently hatched animal

Examples of hatchling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That means a lot more hatchlings could make their debut in the world through the end of October. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 July 2024 If the sand’s temperature gets above 88 degrees Fahrenheit, the hatchlings all tend to come out female. Xander Peters, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2024 Genetic studies show they’re imported from West Africa as wild hatchlings and are sold as pets. Hannah Farrow, Orlando Sentinel, 24 June 2024 How the 'flying spider' travels The hatchlings typically emerge in spring and early summer, with the tiny spiders using their silk as a balloon, per USA Today. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for hatchling 

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Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hatchling was in 1854

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“Hatchling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hatchling. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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hatchling

noun
hatch·​ling ˈhach-liŋ How to pronounce hatchling (audio)
: a recently hatched animal

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