fledgling

especially British, fledge·ling

[flej-ling]

noun

1. a young bird just fledged.

2. an inexperienced person.

   Synonyms: greenhorn, freshman, beginner, tyro, novice

adjective

1. young, new, or inexperienced.

   a fledgling diver.

fledgling

/ ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ /

noun

1. a young bird that has just fledged

2. 1. a young and inexperienced or untried person, organization or system

fledgling

1. A young bird that has just grown the feathers needed to fly and is capable of surviving outside the nest.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fledgling¹

First recorded in 1820–30; fledge + -ling ¹

Example Sentences

While not all of the aforementioned players see awards as central to their mission — Black Bear leading with “Christy” is coincidental, for instance — being in contention can help fledgling distributors find their footing.

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Initially he wanted to get into film production, but by the mid-1960s, he was steered into the fledgling tour unit.

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Amid fading light, the delicate fledglings fluttered in a wind portending a storm.

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Paramount and Universal Pictures all date back a century to Hollywood’s fledgling days.

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Hussain's resignation is just the latest split in the fledgling party which has been dominated by rows since it was launched in July over everything from its leadership, finances and even its name.

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Related Words

• chick 
• nestling