hatchling

[ hach-ling ]

noun

1. a young bird, reptile, or fish recently emerged from an egg.

hatchling

/ ˈhætʃlɪŋ /

noun

1. a young animal that has newly emerged from an egg

Word History and Origins

Origin of hatchling¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; hatch ¹ + -ling ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of hatchling¹

C19: from hatch ¹+ -ling ¹

Example Sentences

The male incubates the eggs for up to two months and looks after the hatchlings.

From BBC

Despite his antics, the giant predator is adored, having joined Mr Sullivan’s household as a hatchling the same day his daughter was born 22 years ago.

From BBC

Targaryens often place dragon eggs in cribs with their highborn babies with the hope that their hatchlings will naturally bond with them, which doesn’t always happen.

From Salon

The turnaround stems from the work of volunteers and state professionals who nurtured hatchlings, guarded nests and educated the public, state environmental Commissioner Shawn LaTourette said in a statement.

From Seattle Times

But sometimes, burglars steal nests prematurely, killing hatchlings in the process.

From New York Times