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Definitions

nestling

[nest-ling, nes-ling] / ˈnɛst lɪŋ, ˈnɛs lɪŋ /
NOUN
fledgling
Synonyms
STRONGEST
chick
NOUN
chick
Synonyms
STRONGEST
chicken fledgling
NOUN
child
Synonyms
STRONGEST
baby boy daughter girl juvenile kid minor offspring son youngster youth
STRONG
babe bairn bambino brat chick cub imp innocent lamb moppet nipper shaver sprout squirt stripling suckling tadpole tot tyke urchin
WEAK
anklebiter gamin gamine kiddie pubescent small fry young one
Antonyms
STRONGEST
adult
STRONG
parent
NOUN
tot
Synonyms
STRONG
babe baby bairn bambino brat bud cherub chick cub imp infant innocent juvenile kid lamb minor mite moppet neonate newborn nipper nursling offspring progeny sprout squirt suckling tadpole toddler tyke urchin youngster youth
WEAK
anklebiter kiddie little angel little darling little doll little one pubescent small fry teenybopper young one
Antonyms
STRONG
adolescent adult parent

Example Sentences

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In 2010, Kings of Leon were forced to cut short a performance in St Louis, Missouri, after a flock of pigeons nestling above the stage took a dislike to their act.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

We explore historic and natural sights in Lisbon and nearby, including the breathtaking hills nestling the palaces of Sintra.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

But for a hummingbird with a broken wing or a nestling with a missing mom, the situation is life-threatening.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2025

Many years ago, her cat had escaped and came back with a hummingbird nestling.

From Salon • Jan. 9, 2025

Celaena took a steadying breath, nestling farther into her pillows.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.