fledg
ling
Plural
fledglings
1
a young bird that has recently acquired its flight feathers and is learning to fly
- The fledgling hopped nervously from branch to branch.
- The mother bird still fed the fledgling even though it could fly short distances.
- A fledgling perched awkwardly on the edge of the nest.
- The storm posed a danger to the fragile fledgling.
- The forest was alive with the chirps of fledglings testing their wings.
2
a beginner or newcomer to a field or activity, still inexperienced
- The fledgling musician played his first concert with shaky confidence.
- The program is designed to support fledgling entrepreneurs.
- Even as a fledgling lawyer, she showed remarkable skill in court.
- The club welcomed several fledglings eager to learn the sport.
- As a fledgling writer, he often doubted his own ability.