Pronunciation: /ˈnɛslɪŋ/
noun a young bird that has not yet left its nest
A1 The nestling chirped loudly for its mother to come back.
A2 The nestling fell out of the tree and landed softly on the ground.
B1 The nestling was learning to fly under the watchful eye of its parents.
B2 The nestling's feathers were starting to grow in, indicating it was almost ready to leave the nest.
C1 The nestling exhibited signs of independence as it ventured out on its own for the first time.
C2 The nestling's behavior suggested it was preparing to migrate to warmer climates for the winter.
verb not applicable
A1 The baby bird was nestling in its mother's feathers for warmth.
A2 The kitten nestled in the cozy blanket for a nap.
B1 The squirrel nestled into the hollow of the tree to rest.
B2 The couple nestled together on the park bench, enjoying the sunset.
C1 The child nestled into the soft pillows of the bed, ready for sleep.
C2 The cat nestled against its owner, purring contentedly.
adjective not applicable
A1 The nestling birds chirped loudly in the tree.
A2 The nestling puppies followed their mother closely.
B1 The nestling leaves on the tree were a sign of spring.
B2 The nestling kittens played together in the sun.
C1 The nestling buds on the plant indicated new growth.
C2 The nestling stars in the sky twinkled brightly.
adverb not applicable
A1 The baby bird was nestling close to its mother for warmth.
A2 The kittens were nestling together in a cozy corner of the room.
B1 The squirrel was nestling comfortably in the crook of the tree branch.
B2 The couple was nestling by the fireplace, enjoying the warmth.
C1 The bookshelf was nestling snugly against the wall in the living room.
C2 The cat was nestling peacefully on the windowsill, watching the world outside.
pronoun not applicable
A1 The nestling chirped loudly for its mother.
A2 The nestling huddled close to its siblings for warmth.
B1 The nestling was learning to fly under the watchful eye of its parents.
B2 The nestling quickly adapted to its new environment after being rescued.
C1 The nestling exhibited remarkable intelligence for its species.
C2 The nestling demonstrated exceptional survival skills in the harsh wilderness.
preposition not applicable
A1 The bird built its nestling in the tree.
A2 The mother bird was seen nestling her chicks in the nest.
B1 The squirrel was nestling comfortably in its cozy burrow.
B2 The cat was nestling against its owner for warmth.
C1 The baby was nestling peacefully in its mother's arms.
C2 The couple was nestling together on the park bench, enjoying the sunset.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I woke up to the sound of birds nestling in the trees outside my window.
A2 The baby bird was nestling close to its mother for warmth and protection.
B1 Nestling in the cozy blanket, she finally felt at peace.
B2 The kittens were nestling together in a pile, fast asleep.
C1 Nestling between the mountains, the small village was a hidden gem.
C2 The bookshelf was filled with books, nestling next to each other in perfect harmony.
interjection not applicable
A1 Nestling! What a cute little bird.
A2 Nestling, be careful not to fall out of the nest!
B1 Nestling, it's time to spread your wings and fly.
B2 Nestling, your parents are teaching you how to hunt for food.
C1 Nestling, the bird expert carefully observed the behavior of the young birds.
C2 Nestling, with each passing day, the young eagle grew stronger and more confident in its abilities.
article not applicable
A1 The nestling bird chirped loudly for its mother.
A2 The nestling squirrel clung tightly to the tree branch.
B1 The nestling rabbits huddled together for warmth in the burrow.
B2 The nestling kittens playfully pounced on each other in the sunbeam.
C1 The nestling owls were learning to fly under the watchful eye of their parents.
C2 The nestling eagles were preparing to leave the nest and explore the world on their own.
formal The ornithologist carefully observed the nestling in the tree, noting its behavior and development.
informal I saw a cute little nestling chirping in the nest outside my window.
slang Check out the adorable nestling hanging out with its siblings in the nest.
figurative The new employee was like a nestling in the company, still learning and growing in their role.
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