gosling

[ goz-ling ]

noun

1. a young goose.
2. a foolish, inexperienced person.

gosling

/ ˈɡɒzlɪŋ /

noun

1. a young goose
2. an inexperienced or youthful person

Word History and Origins

Origin of gosling¹

1375–1425; late Middle English goselyng; goose, -ling ¹; cognate with Old Norse gæslingr

Word History and Origins

Origin of gosling¹

C15: from Old Norse gæslingr; related to Danish gäsling; see goose ¹, -ling ¹

Example Sentences

An animated robot named Roz adapts to its new surroundings after being shipwrecked on a deserted island, and develops a parental bond with an orphaned gosling.

From BBC

Sure, the Hungarian herding breed can be stubborn and barky, Cheimis said, but Csoki also looks after her geese and chickens at home in Kingfield, Maine, even lying down next to the goslings.

From Seattle Times

Fisher said it’s possible that the fence was a factor, protecting nests and goslings from predators such as coyotes.

From Los Angeles Times

Kyle went into the Children’s Room, where kids were reading books with their moms and dads or watching a puppet show or listening to a storyteller or singing along with Mother Goose and her goslings.

From Literature

I already have birds on my mind, so I think of a gosling with light-colored down to match Captain Gosnold’s fair hair.

From Literature