Fledgling: meaning, definitions and examples

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fledgling

 

[ หˆflษ›dส’lษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

inexperienced bird

A young bird that has just acquired its feathers and is learning to fly. Fledglings are often seen hopping around on the ground or perched on branches, practicing their flying skills.

Synonyms

juvenile bird, young bird

Examples of usage

  • The fledgling robin was trying to fly for the first time.
  • The nest was full of chirping fledglings waiting for their mother to return with food.
Context #2 | Noun

inexperienced person

A person who is new or inexperienced in a particular activity or field. Fledglings are often eager to learn and develop their skills.

Synonyms

beginner, novice

Examples of usage

  • As a fledgling journalist, she was excited to cover her first story.
  • The company welcomed the fledgling engineer to their team.

Translations

Translations of the word "fledgling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pรกssaro jovem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคตเคœเคพเคค เคชเค•เฅเคทเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Jungvogel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anak burung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั‚ะฐัˆะตะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mล‚ody ptak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฒใช้ณฅ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท oiseau novice

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pรกjaro joven

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yavru kuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„๊ธฐ ์ƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฑุฎ ุงู„ุทุงุฆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mladรฝ ptรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mladรฝ vtรกk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›้ธŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mlada ptica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ungur fugl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั า›าฑั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฎแƒแƒšแƒ’แƒแƒ–แƒ แƒ“แƒ แƒฉแƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cavan quลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pรกjaro joven

Etymology

The word 'fledgling' originated in the late 16th century from the Middle English word 'fleedged,' which meant having feathers or wings to fly. It is derived from the Old English word 'fledgan,' meaning to fly. Over time, 'fledgling' expanded its meaning to refer to both young birds learning to fly and inexperienced individuals learning new skills or trades.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,680, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.