fledgling
Pronunciation
Noun
C1 Advanced
Quick answer
A young bird that has just grown feathers needed to fly, or, figuratively, someone or something new and inexperienced.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The _____ company struggled to find its first investors."
Answer: fledgling
In your own words, what does "fledgling" mean?
A young bird that has just grown feathers needed to fly, or, figuratively, someone or something new and inexperienced.
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