hatchling

Definition

A hatchling is a baby animal that has just hatched from its egg. Hatchlings are often very small and helpless, and they need their parents to help them survive.

How can the word be used?

The mother bird watched over her hatchlings.

Different forms of the word

Noun: hatchling.

Adjective: hatchling.

Verb: hatchling.

Etymology

The word "hatchling" comes from the noun "hatch", which means "a young bird or animal that has just hatched from an egg". The suffix "-ling" is used to form nouns that refer to young creatures.

Question

What is a hatchling?