nestling Definition
- 1a young bird that has not yet left its nest
- 2a young animal that is not yet able to leave its mother
Using nestling: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nestling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The mother bird was feeding her nestlings.
Example
The nestlings were too young to fly.
Example
The cat carried the nestling in its mouth.
nestling Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: nestling in Brief
A 'nestling' [nes-ling] is a young bird or animal that is not yet able to leave its mother. It is often used to describe birds that have not yet left their nests, as in 'The mother bird was feeding her nestlings.'
