nestling

1 of 2

noun

nest·ling ˈnest-liŋ

Synonyms of nestling

: a young bird that has not left the nest

nestling

2 of 2

present participle of nestle

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By 2018, the situation was critical, with people bringing dozens of nestlings to the Israeli Wildlife Hospital. — Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 19 July 2026 On the mantel, nestling between a brace of glamorous Francis Picabia portraits, is Kahlo's traumatic My Birth. — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 5 July 2026 For these reasons, nestlings should generally be returned to the nest whenever possible. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026 If a nestling is in distress, the department said to contact the San Dimas Raptor Rescue Center for advice at (626) 559-5732. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for nestling

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Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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nestling

noun

nest·ling ˈnest-liŋ

: a young bird not yet able to leave the nest

nestling

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