fledgling
🇺🇸
/ˈfledʒlɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈfledʒlɪŋ/
noun
R
A young bird that has recently learned how to fly.
The fledgling bird was testing its wings for the first time.
R
A person, organization, or system that is new and lacks experience.
The fledgling company is still finding its footing in the market.
translation
A young bird that has recently learned how to fly.; A person, organization, or system that is new and lacks experience.
Word Forms
Plural
fledglings