fledgling

/flˈɛd‍ʒlɪŋ/

/ˈfɫɛdʒɫɪŋ/

Fledgling

a young bird that has recently acquired its flight feathers and is learning to fly

synonyms : fledgeling

any new participant in some activity

synonyms : entrant

fledgling

(of a young bird) having acquired its flight feathers

young and inexperienced

synonyms : callow

Examples

1. Import barriers protected the fledgling enterprises.

2. Team Campbell Arnotts was a fledgling new business unit with just seven full time employees when Rachel darkened our door.

3. This time of year, the fledglings gather on the edge of the gully, a valuable food source for many residents.

4. Help that fledgling show.