foundling
1 synonym for foundling, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An abandoned baby or child found and cared for by someone other than its parents.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
abandoned infant
Etymology
From Middle English fyndling, built from "found" plus the suffix -ling, meaning a small or young one.
Full origin of foundling →Frequently asked questions
What does “foundling” mean?
The word “foundling” means an abandoned baby or child found and cared for by someone other than its parents. In plain terms, a child left behind by its parents and later found and looked after by others.
How do you use “foundling” in a sentence?
Here is “foundling” used in a sentence: “The orphanage took in the foundling and raised her as their own.”
What part of speech is “foundling”?
“Foundling” is a noun.
Where does the word “foundling” come from?
The word “foundling” comes from Middle English. From Middle English fyndling, built from "found" plus the suffix -ling, meaning a small or young one.
