\ ˈliŋ
\
\
Definition of ling
(Entry 1 of 4)
1
: any of various fishes (such as a hake or burbot) of the cod family
2
: lingcod
ling
noun (2)Definition of ling (Entry 2 of 4)
: a heath plant
especially
: a common Old World heather (Calluna vulgaris)
-ling
noun suffixDefinition of -ling (Entry 3 of 4)
1
: one connected with or having the quality of
hireling
2
: young, small, or inferior one
duckling
-ling
adverb suffix
variants:
or -lings
Definition of -ling (Entry 4 of 4)
: in (such) a direction or manner
sideling flatling
Keep scrolling for more
Learn More About ling
Statistics for ling
Look-up Popularity
Cite this Entry
“Ling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ling. Accessed 22 Oct. 2021.
Style: MLA
MLA
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Seen & Heard
People are talking about
Keep scrolling for more
Test Your Vocabulary
Difficult Spelling Words Quiz
-
- Which is the correct spelling?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
-
Name that Thing: Musical Instruments
Can you correctly identify these musical instrume...
Take the quiz
-
Surprising Latin American Origins Behind Everyday Words
What treat did the Aztecs refer to as "bitter wat...
Take the quiz
-
How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
Take the quiz
Share ling
Time Traveler for ling
The first known use of ling was in the 13th century
See more words from the same century