suckling
3 synonyms for suckling, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A baby or young animal that is still feeding on its mother's milk.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use suckling
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a suckling infant
a suckling pig
Etymology
From Middle English sukeling, built from suck plus -ling (a suffix marking someone or something young or small). Related to German Säugling and Dutch zuigeling, which mean the same thing.
Full origin of suckling →Frequently asked questions
What does “suckling” mean?
The word “suckling” means a baby or young animal that is still feeding on its mother's milk. In plain terms, a baby or baby animal that hasn't been weaned yet.
How do you use “suckling” in a sentence?
Here is “suckling” used in a sentence: “The farmer kept the sucklings and their mothers in a separate pen.”
What part of speech is “suckling”?
“Suckling” is a noun.
Where does the word “suckling” come from?
The word “suckling” comes from Middle English. From Middle English sukeling, built from suck plus -ling (a suffix marking someone or something young or small). Related to German Säugling and Dutch zuigeling, which mean the same thing.
