Pronunciation: /ˈsʌklɪŋ/
noun a young mammal that is still feeding on its mother's milk
A1 The suckling piglet nursed from its mother.
A2 The farmer fed the suckling calf with a bottle of milk.
B1 The suckling lamb frolicked in the meadow with its siblings.
B2 The suckling piglet was weaned off its mother's milk.
C1 The suckling foal followed closely behind its mother in the pasture.
C2 The suckling kitten purred contentedly as it suckled from its mother.
adjective relating to or characteristic of a suckling
A1 The suckling pig was delicious.
A2 The suckling calf followed its mother everywhere.
B1 The suckling kitten was found abandoned in the park.
B2 The suckling lamb was cared for by the shepherd.
C1 The suckling piglet grew quickly on its mother's milk.
C2 The suckling foal was a prized possession on the farm.
formal The suckling pig was roasted to perfection and served with a savory sauce.
informal The little calf was suckling from its mother in the field.
slang I heard that new restaurant really sucks at suckling pig dishes.
figurative The company was like a suckling pig, relying on its parent company for support and resources.
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